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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Youth Parole Counselors provide supervision, enforce parole agreements and stipulations, and determine appropriate placement, counseling, educational goals, and work programs of assigned youth; work directly with community-based placements, rehabilitation and counseling programs, schools, the juvenile justice system, local law enforcement agencies and families in developing an appropriate parole and treatment program.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

Youth Parole Counselors provide supervision, enforce parole agreements and stipulations, and determine appropriate placement, counseling, educational goals, and work programs of assigned youth; work directly with community-based placements, rehabilitation and counseling programs, schools, the juvenile justice system, local law enforcement agencies and families in developing an appropriate parole and treatment program. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Youth Parole Counselors provide supervision, enforce parole agreements and stipulations, and determine appropriate placement, counseling, educational goals, and work programs of assigned youth; work directly with community-based placements, rehabilitation and counseling programs, schools, the juvenile justice system, local law enforcement agencies and families in developing an appropriate parole and treatment program. Meet with juvenile institution staff, youth, juvenile judges, counselors, families and placement centers to develop parole and treatment plans, goals and objectives; monitor activities of youth while institutionalized and develop an aftercare program to guide reintegration into the community. Act as a liaison with a variety of community agencies including neighborhood resource teams, schools, counseling and treatment centers, juvenile justice system, State and county welfare, and community-based placements to coordinate the treatment, counseling and supervision needs of youth. Document all contact involving youth, family and legal interactions within a statewide database; collect appropriate data regarding caseload interaction and report data according to established requirements and timelines. Monitor progress reports and compile data for inclusion in the automated information system from the institution, community-based placements, school, work, treatment programs and direct observation; prepare file notes, required forms and reports to reflect ward?s progress or violation of stipulated agreements, program rules and regulations and take appropriate action; recommend and facilitate the implementation of the parole plan and submit to supervisor for review. Meet with assigned youth on a regular basis and conduct unscheduled visits at home, at work, or in school; discuss parole and treatment goals and accomplishments; correct inappropriate behavior or violations; recommend and assist youth in developing objectives to meet parole requirements. Provide guidance and counsel youth and family regarding rules, appropriate behavior, program opportunities, personal or family problems, emergency situations and medical or psychological needs; make appropriate referrals and encourage behavior modification; chronologically document information received from youth, family, referral services, and State agencies and develop required reports. Perform enforcement activities regarding parole violations; assist local law enforcement and State agencies; locate, apprehend, transfer, arrest, book and detain youth; appear in court with child when adjudicated and prepare necessary paperwork such as petitions, judge orders, and revocations. Investigate and make placement decisions regarding interstate compact of juveniles from other states; visit family or relatives and conduct home survey; recommend approval or denial to grant residency in the State.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: