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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50291825 |
Description Activated On: 3/19/2024 3:26:48 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position is responsible for providing specialized, professional counseling and care for the rehabilitation and social development of court committed adjudicated delinquent residents in the youth development center/youth forestry camp (YDC/YFC) system. Supervises the resident group in rehabilitative treatment, education, recreation and social development programs in accordance with the Department of Human Services, Juvenile Justice Services and agency policies. The employee in this position reports directly to the designated Youth Development Counselor Supervisor. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Provide security by maintaining constant vigilance through the direct supervision of residents in order to provide a safe living environment, which includes the prevention of harmful behaviors by residents towards self or others. Ensure the safety and security of employees, residents and the community by preventing residents from absconding. Search residents and any and all areas for contraband. Develop and implement a case management plan for all residents on assigned caseload in accordance with the Master Case Planning System (MCPS) guidelines, by performing the following: - Gather and update information to assess and complete the residents’ social and delinquent history. - Assess residents’ strengths and weaknesses. - Develop and update as necessary the residents’ individualized treatment plan. - Communicate the status of residents through verbal and written notification according to MCPS and agency policies. - Provide treatment through conducting individual, family and group counseling sessions. - Attend meetings, conferences and reviews. - Act as liaison with family, juvenile justice authorities, local education provider and aftercare service providers as required. - Develop release and aftercare plans. Represent residents at court reviews by reporting on residents’ progress, or lack thereof, in their treatment plans. Schedule and supervise family visitations. Apply the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) and consider these principles during the development of case management plans and other work situations as required. Adhere to all federal, state and agency regulations, policies and procedures governing confidentiality. Maintain order and discipline by intervening with residents through active supervision, responding to emergencies and employing the least restrictive intervention technique in order to prevent escapes, control inappropriate behavior and maintain a safe and secure environment. Provide instruction and guidance to residents in developing (1) proper and acceptable behavior and (2) competencies in their daily activities to include housekeeping duties, work training programs and study habits. Provide guidance in social and emotional growth by role modeling pro-social values and ideals in order to provide insight into more responsible behaviors to elicit a genuine desire to change. Escort and supervise residents to and from various activities, clinics, appointments and visits on and off grounds. Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervisory conferences and employee training programs, including but not limited to Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention, Safe Crisis Management, CPR/First Aid, Cultural Diversity and Counselor Institute in order to develop and maintain position skills. Work overtime as required by operational necessities and emergencies. Must be able to work mandatory overtime in compliance with overtime provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification. Perform related duties as required. The imcumbent must attend and participate in staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and employee training programs, including but not limited to Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention, Safe Crisis Management, CPR/First Aid, Cultural Diversity and Certificate programs relating to general counseling, substance abuse, mental health and/or developmental disabilities, in order to develop and maintain position skills. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. In response to a resident’s progress in his treatment plan, determine when it is necessary to (1) modify or update his individualized goals, (2) recommend him for participation in off-grounds activities and (3) initiate the release process. Based on the resident group dynamics, determine when it is appropriate to alter the scheduled program activities. Determine the appropriate consequences based on the resident’s actions and behaviors. Determine the need for and level of intervention in emergencies or crisis situations, not to exceed manual techniques. In response to emergency situations, determine appropriate action. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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