Description

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave and holidays. On average, employer-paid portions of these benefits is equivalent to 40% of an employee’s annual salary.

Excellent low-cost Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems-PERSI Retirement
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start;
• Eleven (11) paid holidays a year;
• Multiple savings plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans;
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellness Program;
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• State-facilitated training, both on and off the job;
• Continuing education course work reimbursement!

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS, ST. ANTHONY
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections has regionalized state services for juveniles committed to its custody, making it possible for most juveniles to remain close enough to their communities so parents and other key community members can take part in the juvenile's treatment. State juvenile correctional centers are located in Lewiston, Nampa, and St. Anthony and provide a full complement of services for youth who range from 10 to 20 years of age.
St. Anthony, located in southeastern Idaho, is just a short drive from many recreational activities including camping, fishing, blue-ribbon fly fishing, hiking, golfing, hunting and winter sports including downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. St. Anthony is located just 40 miles from Idaho Falls, the State's fourth largest city.

Example of Duties

This position works with juveniles in a correctional environment, providing direct clinical services, assessment and multifaceted clinical therapy, drug and alcohol treatment and psycho educational prevention services, and/or rehabilitative services to juveniles and their families. The incumbent will work closely with a juvenile's treatment team to provide accurate and up-to-date progress to facilitate the best outcome for the juvenile. Treatment modalities include but are not limited to group facilitation and individual sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments, evaluations, observations and interviews using a variety of assessment tools to identify needs and formulate diagnostic impressions;
• Develop treatment plans, and recommend services and interventions;
• Provide direct counseling to individuals, families and groups;
• Provide crisis interventions;
• Case consultation with Juvenile Service Coordinators (Social Workers), Juvenile Probation Officers, treatment team, and private providers;
• Provide multifaceted clinical therapy and/or rehabilitative services consultation;
• Serve as on-call Suicide Evaluator in a rotation schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or higher) in a direct clinical practice Human Services field is required for this position. (Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or very closely related field of study.)
• Must hold or obtain a current Idaho license as a Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor within 90 days of hire. Failure to obtain a current license within 90 days of hire will result in dismissal from employment.
  • If you hold a current license issued by another state, you must obtain an endorsement for an Idaho license or provide verification from the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses (IBOL) confirming your eligibility for licensure prior to hire.
  • If you are not currently licensed in Idaho or in another state but are license eligible in one of the required professions, you must provide verification from IBOL that you are scheduled to sit for licensure within 90 days.
  • For licensure information please contact IBOL at: (208) 334-3233.
• Willingness to work in a juvenile facility and be comfortable dealing with behavioral acting out that could include possible harassment, threats, and verbal abuse from juveniles in custody
• Must meet federal PREA standards

Supplemental Information

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID
83720-0285

WEBSITE:
http://www.idjc.idaho.gov/

EMAIL:
idjcjobs@idjc.idaho.gov

If you have questions,
please contact us at:
(208) 334-5100

EEO Disclaimer:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.