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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 advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Youth Parole Counselor III to be located in Las Vegas or Carson City, wherever the most qualified candidate is located. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Personnel Officer III.
This position will be the DCFS Statewide PREA Investigator, responsible for completing administrative investigations on sexual abuse and sexual harassment allegations reported by youth housed in juvenile justice facilities located in Las Vegas, Caliente and Elko. Investigations include conducting interviews, reviewing video and documentation of incidents, participating in team reviews of incidents, and preparing investigative reports per federal law and state policy. The incumbent may be expected to testify in a court of law in relation to PREA investigations and findings. This position may conduct other facility-based investigations as assigned and may conduct staff training. This position will require frequent statewide travel.
Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's beautiful landscape and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce!
The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax!
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING DATE DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from a Category II peace officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, social work or closely related field; and three years of experience conducting casework services, making program eligibility determinations, preparing detailed reports, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, the juvenile justice system, child welfare system, and related State agencies regarding the preparation of parole agreements, placement, program development, obtaining services and the legal process of assigned youth; OR graduation from a Category II peace officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training; graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Youth Parole Counselor II in Nevada State service. |
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Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this series must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances. |
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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This position is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. |
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1) Do you have experience conducting investigations with youth? If yes, please describe
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2) Are you familiar with Federal and Nevada law as it pertains to this position? If yes, please describe.
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