City and County of San Francisco

Supervising Counselor, Juvenile Court (SFERS) (#8572)

$45.63-$55.44 Hourly / $7,908.00-$9,609.00 Monthly / $94,900.00-$115,310.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, is responsible for the supervision, operation and maintenance of a division of juvenile hall; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: assisting in the origination and development of policies and methods for the operation of juvenile facilities; making responsible contacts with probation representatives, psychologists and others for the purpose of exchanging information regarding assigned children in custody; preparing and reviewing important case histories and related records and reports.

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. Assigns, directs and inspects the work of juvenile hall personnel within a cottage division; conducts training for new personnel and evaluates their performance; conducts monthly staff meetings; assists subordinates in evaluating and disciplining difficult behavior problems.

2. Attends departmental conferences with probation officers, social workers and psychologists; plans education, work and recreational programs; oversees the admission and release procedures in the division; prepares or verifies the maintenance of institution records, statistics and departmental forms and reports.

3. Performs regular inspection of the division’s area and checks for proper maintenance and upkeep of living units.

4. Requisitions building repair services as needed; maintains an inventory of clothing, bedding, cleaning agents and other supplies and equipment; prepares requisitions and budgetary estimates for, and supervises the receipt and distribution of materials; inspects food served to children and offers suggestions and recommendations on its preparation; confers with medical staff regarding unusual health problems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

The principles and techniques of counseling and disciplining adolescents;

The organization, policies and procedures of the juvenile court with specific application to the care and custody of dependent and delinquent children.

Ability to:

Apply professional principles and practices utilized in the care and custody of delinquent and dependent children;

Assign, train, supervise and review the work of subordinate employees;

Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the various groups involved in juvenile court proceedings;

Exercise firm but appropriate discipline over adolescents and acquire their respect and confidence.

Experience and Training

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing 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:

Requires possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in the social science field.

Experience:

Requires four (4) years of experience in the custody, counseling and disciplining of delinquent and dependent children, including one (1) year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Notes

ORIGINATION DATE:    12/8/11

CLASS: 8572; EST: 12/8/2011;