Counselor B (Sheriff)

Job Title

Counseling Assistant

Job Description

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to assist in implementing individual and group counseling programs within the Sheriff's Department.

Pay Grade: 43

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes intake data for new cases and arranges conference or group sessions.
• Assists in preparation of program files and individual histories.
• Works with various related agencies in exchange of information, as required.
• Leads group discussions to accommodate the needs of the group, as required.
• Lectures to therapy or counseling groups and monitors discussions.
• Utilizes recreational, physical education, and other therapeutic activities counseling aids, as required.
• Prepares evaluations and reports, as required.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of counseling and application.
• Ability to establish and maintain meaningful rapport with participants.
• Knowledge of the legal methodology in processing cases.
• Ability to write meaningful reports.
• Ability to gather and interpret case histories.
• Ability to work with various support agencies in exchange of meaningful activities relevant to patient needs.

Special Requirements

• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must be available for shift and weekend work as required.
• Must be able to work in a jail-secured environment.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.