Support Intervention Specialist- Macon YDC- Macon GA

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Job Title: Support Intervention Specialist- Macon YDC- Macon GAAgency: Department of Juvenile Justice Job Requisition ID: JR0000003856Shift: Any (United States of America)Compensation Details: $33,042.48 Job Description: Under general supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with administration and scoring of tests
• Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
• Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques
• Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

Entry Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

Benefits: In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.