Description
Provides social casework and related services to juveniles exhibiting a wide range of psycho-social problems; performs a variety of juvenile counseling, evaluation and allied rehabilitation services; provides information, counsel, advice and assistance to youths and their families; refers juveniles needing special assistance and their families to the appropriate agencies and services; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
These classes are distinguished by their responsibility for providing comprehensive juvenile counseling evaluation and follow-up services to potential juvenile delinquents and to coordinate the Department's activities with other public and private agencies providing services to the youths of Maui County.
Grade Level Standards
Grade III: This is the fully trained and experienced Juvenile Counselor who independently provides the full range of continuing juvenile counseling services for all cases referred to the department without the benefit of technical supervisory consultation. A Juvenile Counselor at this level is responsible to plan, coordinate and conduct a comprehensive program of juvenile counseling and follow-up services. Work at this level involves continuing responsibility for developing and maintaining public understanding, sound working relationships and coordination of services with a wide range of residents in the community, such as local lawyers, physicians and public or private agencies. May also supervise lower level Juvenile counselors.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Conducts interviews to secure information concerning the personal history and behavior pattern of potential delinquents; analyzes and diagnoses individual problems; formulates policy guidelines for dealing with juveniles; aids juveniles in the improvement of personal adjustment, social conditions and environmental factors; coordinates departmental activities with other private and public services and agencies concerned with juvenile problems; attends conferences and staff meetings for the purpose of discussing individual cases and/or for cooperative planning of juvenile counseling services; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with the family court, schools, welfare and other community agencies; provides guidance and assistance to schools, youth organizations, etc., in the promotion of youth activities; collects and compiles pertinent information concerning juvenile problems and case studies; prepares correspondence, dictates and prepares case records and other documents; may represent agency in testifying before family court.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: (1) A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field and for:
Grade III: two (2) years of professional experience in providing direct social services, child guidance, health, education, probation and parole services or family court services to individuals and their families.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: the various social, psychological, economic and emotional factors influencing the behavior and attitudes of juveniles; principles and practices of interviewing; basic social work techniques and methods; community resources and their effective utilization to help juveniles and their families.
Ability to: collect, analyze, and evaluate facts; diagnose juvenile problems and make sound decisions; interpret and explain the juvenile counseling program to others; establish and maintain effective working relationship with juveniles, co-workers, representatives of other agencies, and the general public; present ideas and information clearly and concisely orally or in writing.
Health And Physical Condition
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov
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Employee Benefits Overview
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.
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Did you attach a copy of your official college or university transcript? Note: To receive credit, you must attach a copy of your official college transcript.
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Do you have at least two (2) years of professional experience in providing direct social services, child guidance, health, education, probation and parole services or family court services to individuals and their families.
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If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) you gained this experience, and the percentage of time spent performing those duties. ("See resume" is not acceptable.)
