SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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COUNSELOR B 
PRETRIAL SERVICES

Job Number:	11-082				Job Code: A3156 

SALARY																						GRADE
Minimum:	$2,523.00 Monthly- Salary Commensurate With Experience							   43																												EEOC CODE
   																								    20

Open Date:  August 2, 2011									       Close Date:  August 9, 2011

Position Summary:
Responsible for organizing individual or group counseling sessions as required in the treatment and rehabilitation of assigned individuals or groups in Pretrial Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. (PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•	Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one as of employment date.
•	Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet County standards of insurance upon date of employment.
•	Field work, weekend, holiday and shift work are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Ability to define problem areas with clients.
•	Ability to analyze and make quick, sound decisions based on information provided.
•	Ability to prepare detailed comprehensive reports.
•	Ability to counsel and utilize modern counseling techniques in dealing with clients.
•	Ability to organize work, set priorities and monitor details.
•	Ability to develop a rapport with clients.
•	Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
•	Knowledge of Social Service agencies.
•	Ability to interview and conduct background investigations.
•	Ability to work in pressure situations.
•	Ability to make formal presentations in court.
•	Knowledge of legal methodology in processing cases.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Interviews, conducts background investigations and prepares reports on defendants awaiting trial.
•	Counsels with clients and decide on an appropriate rehabilitation plan depending on needs and concentrating on employment, education and restitution.
•	Supervises a caseload to include:  maintains accurate files, proper court notification, prepares monthly supervision reports, responds to delinquency, responds to failure to appear in court and re-arrests.
•	Monitors court appearances and dispositions.
•	Takes prescribed action for violation of probation/diversion.
•	Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 

Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/H/V