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Group Counselor (Senior)
Recruitment #15-514010-D1
| Approximate Salary | $59,345.63 - $72,134.99/year |
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| Opening Date | 9/18/2015 08:00:00 AM |
| Final Filing Date | 9/28/2015 5:00:00 PM |
| Contact Information | Joy Cadiz (707) 784-3405 |
| Type of Recruitment | Departmental Promotional |
The Position
Current Solano County Probation Department employees are invited to advance their career and apply for Group Counselor (Senior).
The Solano County Probation Department has a current vacancy at the Juvenile Detention Facility in Fairfield. The Senior Group Counselor provides lead supervision to others in the guidance, counseling, care and custody of juveniles during an assigned shift.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Two years of full-time work experience supervising juveniles in a juvenile detention facility; AND
Education/Training: Completion of sixty (60) semester units is required, from an accredited college or university, preferably in criminology, social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field and completion of the Juvenile Counselor Core Course certified by the California Board of Corrections Standards and Training for Correctional Programs; AND
Other: Must be a current Solano County Probation Department employee.
To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15821
BENEFITS
n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.
n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.
n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.
n Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.
n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.
n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, and 30 years
To view the benefits for this position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16479
Selection Process
9/28/15 - Deadline to submit application.
10/12/15 - Tentative week for Oral Board interviews for most qualified applicants.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed.. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
How to Apply
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website:http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.
Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Document Submittal Requirements
All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed). Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Group Counselor - Senior) and the recruitment number (15-514010-D1). If emailing, please include the recruitment title and number in the subject field.
Supplemental Questionnaire
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This recruitment is for current Solano County Probation Department employees only. Are you a current Solano County Probation Department employee? |
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If you answered "Yes" in question 1, please enter your employee ID number, otherwise if you answered "No" in question 1, please enter "n/a." |
Special Requirements
Completion of Section 832 of the California State Penal Code training is required.
Possession of an American National Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety certificate is required. Successful completion of training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is required.
Peace Officers must meet minimum standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Section 1031 of the California Government Code.
Supplemental Information
Incumbents must be able to work in a sometimes hostile environment; may be required to lift objects weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance; pursuant to Title 15, Division 1 of the California Administrative Code, incumbents will be required to successfully complete twenty four hours of annual training. Some positions in this class may require bilingual skills.
Americans With Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.