Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 06/29/2021 Posting No.: 2021132
	REVISED

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $19.45 - $29.17 Hourly

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Functions as the qualified mental health professional for the facility, by providing assessment, crisis intervention, and psychological treatment services for youth and families, and coordinates those services with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS & REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time):
(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including, but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

50% Provide guidance to help students achieve academic success, to include assessment of skills, interests, and identification of barriers to success.

· Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success via development and implementation of an educational plan.
· Providing information to students and parents regarding educational resources, such as tutors, summer school, HiSET preparation, and study-skills materials.
· Track credits earned and advise students who have not made sufficient progress toward graduation of their status for the following school year.
· Administers student interest surveys for the purpose of identifying student career path.
· Consult with students, teachers, parents, and administration regarding academic progress to assist and advocate for students in resolving issues.
· Participating with multi-disciplinary teams regarding students with special needs.

· Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, committees, community groups, etc.) for the purpose of gathering and sharing information related to job assignment.
· Assisting parents and administration with referrals and exchange of information about community resources as required
· Develops a variety of special programs (e.g. career night, financial aid workshops, parents’ meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition to postsecondary education.
· Presents information of interest to a variety of staff, students, and families for the purpose of communicating information that will aid them in the student's educational and socio-emotional development.
· Assists management in the development of programs and services for youth at risk.
· Conducts staff training and assists in the orientation of new staff members.
· Performs public speaking regarding Court services and programs.

· Conducting initial counseling in crisis situations and making referrals to community resources, as necessary.
· Counseling students individually in problem-solving skills, communication skills, and decision-making skills.
· Other duties as assigned

PRIMARY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS USED: Computer, keyboard, printer, telephone, dictation recorder, various psychological tests and equipment, case files and court orders, and various reference sources for psychological/counseling data.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)

EDUCATION: : M.A. in field is required, A M.A. in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field preferred..
EXPERIENCE: Three years counseling experience preferred, helping youth develop career/life goals; support academic achievement; provide individual and group counseling to youth; providing support during a crisis; work with community agencies; and partnering with parents, teachers, support staff and the community.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· If currently licensed by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration must be able to provide proof of certification and maintain license.
· Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by the Court.
· Must submit to and pass sex offender registry, and MO/KS child abuse & neglect checks.
· All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
· Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.

· Subject to youth who are volatile, and potentially violent.
· Deal with emotionally disturbed youth.
· Respond to emergencies.
· Work may be in a locked and secured facility.

· Thorough knowledge of various counseling and treatment modalities.
· Thorough knowledge of psychometrics.
· Thorough knowledge of modern principles, practices, and methods, and techniques of counseling and adolescent psychology.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing.
· Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally, and in writing.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
· Ability to apply legal principles, and specialized knowledge to individual cases and problems.
· Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts concerned in cases and to prepare written recommendations or opinions.
· Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and Court policies/procedures.
· Ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
· Ability to speak publicly in an effective manner.