City and County of San Francisco

Counselor II (PERS) (#8318)

$41.20-$50.05 Hourly / $7,141.00-$8,675.00 Monthly / $85,696.00-$104,104.00 Yearly


Definition

Under direction, the 8318 Counselor 2 leads subordinate personnel engaged in the counseling and control of wards at the Juvenile Hall and oversees various activities and operations in the Juvenile Hall facility.

Distinguishing Features

Class 8318 Counselor 2 is distinguished from class 8320 Counselor, Juvenile Hall, in that the former has lead responsibilities in a unit. Class 8318 Counselor 2 is further distinguished from class 8322 Senior Counselor, Juvenile Hall and Log Cabin Ranch, by the latter’s supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision Exercised

Serves as a lead worker over subordinate counselors.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Leads the day-to-day operations of an assigned Juvenile Hall unit or other facility; provides continuity of operating policies and procedures from shift to shift; interprets departmental policies; explains and interprets subordinate staff difficulties to superiors; oversees food service, daily recreation, and housekeeping activities; operates the central control station and has shift responsibility for the use of the telephone, public address system and the alarm procedure.

2. Provides training to new counselors and subordinate personnel; ensures that established operating procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently; instructs counselors in communications with parents, probation officers, and others for the purpose of obtaining information; expedites decisions regarding the discipline and control of wards.

3. Receives newly admitted dependent and delinquent children; coordinates counseling and orientation sessions for new detainees; provides group and individual counseling; consults with supervisors regarding behavioral problems; collaborates with department personnel, school teachers, medical and psychological clinics and state parole officers in reference to the personal conduct and welfare of children in custody; submits verbal behavior progress reports; advises parents of their children’s conduct and welfare; administers first aid and locates medical personnel when necessary.

4. Establishes procedures regarding security matters including the search for contraband; ensures that all materials and supplies that may be used as a weapon, are accounted for; supervises security procedures; supervising the movement and transportation of wards; handles hostile detainees; directs shakedowns of individuals in units; inspects and maintains the cleanliness and repair of living units; orders supplies needed for unit operations and supervises the economic use thereof.

5. Oversees the preparation and maintenance of departmental records and individual case reports; prepares or reviews log entries, discipline reports, incident forms and interoffice memos. Maintains and updates databases and case management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the growth, development needs and problems of delinquent and non-delinquent children; individual and group counseling techniques as applied to adolescents; the laws and codes governing the care and custody of juveniles confined to a detention facility; the policies and procedures regarding the operation of living facilities.

Ability and Skill to: apply counseling principles and practices in the care, custody and treatment of delinquent and dependent children; assist in the training and supervision of subordinate employees; supervise the operations of a detention living unit as well as use sound, judgment in a variety of routine and special situations; act, calmly when emergencies arise; sense, evaluate and handle tense group situations as they develop; accept responsibility for on the spot decisions when appropriate; prepare accurate and concise reports.

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
One (1) year of experience in counseling, disciplining and caring for delinquent or dependent children.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver license.
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

Substitution:
Experience in counseling, disciplining and caring for delinquent or dependent children may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. One (1) year of experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college coursework.

Notes

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 8322 Senior Counselor, Juvenile Hall and Log Cabin Ranch
From: 8320 Counselor, Juvenile Hall

ORIGINATION DATE: 4/26/1971

AMENDED DATE: 08/03/18

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 8318; EST: 4/26/1971; REV: 8/3/2018;