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DescriptionSupervises the day-to-day activities of the juvenile counseling program and regularly performs the most difficult and complex professional counseling work; and performs other related duties as required.Distinguishing Characteristics:This class differs from the Juvenile Counselor III in that the Supervising Juvenile Counselor supervises the day-to-day activities of the juvenile counseling program and regularly performs the most difficult and complex professional counseling work; whereas the Juvenile Counselor III independently provides comprehensive juvenile counseling evaluation and follow-up services to juveniles and assists in coordinating the program\'s activities with other public and private agencies.Examples of DutiesThe following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Supervises the daily activities involved in providing professional counseling services to juveniles exhibiting a wide range of psycho-social problems.
• Monitors workload of subordinate counselors to insure efficient and effective management of cases and services.
• Provides guidance, advice, instruction and assistance to subordinate counselors as required.
• Regularly performs the most difficult and complex professional counseling to juveniles.
• Formulates and recommends changes in policies and procedures relating to the juvenile counseling program.
• Participates in providing in-house training of subordinate counselors.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Family court, the schools, welfare and other community agencies by providing guidance and assistance as requested.
• Interviews potential delinquents to analyze and diagnose individual problems and assist individual juveniles in their adjustment to social conditions and environmental factors.
• Schedules conferences and staff meetings to discuss individual cases and/or plan specific juvenile counseling services.
• Refers juveniles to other community agencies when youths are determined to be inappropriate for department \'s counseling program.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, case records, and other documents as needed.
• May represent the department in testifying before Family Court.

This is the first specification approved for the new class, SUPERVISING JUVENILE COUNSELOR, effective November 15, 1993, amended July 15, 2021.APPROVED: July 22, 2021Minimum Qualification RequirementsTraining and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor\'s degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in providing direct social services, child guidance, health, education, probation and parole services or family court services to individuals and their families, including at least two (2) years of professional experience with juvenile counseling.License Requirement: Possession of an appropriate valid Hawaii State driver\'s license (Type 3).Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision; the various social, psychological, economic and emotional factors influencing the behavior and attitudes of juveniles; principles and practices of interviewing; basic social work techniques and methods; community resources and their effective utilization to help juveniles and their families; report writing.Ability to: collect, analyze, and evaluate facts; diagnose juvenile problems and make sound decisions; interpret and explain the juvenile counseling program to others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with juveniles, co-workers, representatives of other agencies, and the general public; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports; assign, supervise and review the work of others.Health and Physical Condition:Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.Physical Effort Grouping: LightAPPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLYThe above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discriminationPre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.Personnel Services Email:01Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor\'s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.

• Yes
• No

02Did you attach a copy of your degree stating your field of study or your official college transcript? Note: To receive credit, you must attach a copy of your degree stating your field of study or your official college transcript.

• Yes
• No

03Do you have at least three (3) years of professional experience in providing direct social services, child guidance, health, education, probation and parole services or family court services to individuals and their families?

• Yes
• No

04If yes, please indicate at which employer did you gain this experience, and the percentage of time spent performing those duties. (See "resume" is not acceptable.)05Do you have at least two (2) years of professional experience with juvenile counseling?

• Yes
• No

06If yes, please indicate at which employer did you gain this experience, and the percentage of time spent performing those duties. (See "resume" is not acceptable.)

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