SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    CLOSED PROMOTIONAL POSTING
		                     FOR CURRENT SHELBY COUNTY PERMANENT OR DURATIONAL EMPLOYEES

COUNSELOR A 
PRETRIAL SERVICES

Job Number:	11-365				Job Code: A3155 

SALARY																					GRADE
Minimum:	$2,770.00 Monthly- Salary Commensurate With Experience						    45						
																						EEOC CODE
																 							   20

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

Position Summary:
Works under general supervision to develop and implement counseling programs and procedures, to supervise the work of assigned counselors, and to counsel individuals or groups in the Jail Release Operations section with Pretrial Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology or closely related field; at least two (2) years as a Counselor B, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (PROOF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of counseling and their application.
•	Knowledge of legal methodology and processing cases.
•	Ability to maintain and establish meaningful rapport with counselees and subordinates.
•	Ability to evaluate data from reports.
•	Ability to work with various support agencies in exchange for information and data.
•	Ability to organize and supervise meaningful activities relevant to patient needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Reviews data and discusses its impact with counselors.
•	Directs and trains assigned counselors and evaluate their effectiveness.
•	Works with various related agencies and exchange of information as required.
•	Organizes and leads group discussions to accommodate group needs.
•	Lectures to therapy or counseling groups and monitors discussions.
•	Develops recreational, physical education and other therapeutic activities as required.
•	Prepares evaluations and reports as required.
•	Collects and analyzes program evaluation data and develop and implement program changes.
•	Performs additional duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

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