Juvenile Hall Counselor I/II ($5,000 signing bonus!) na County of Napa, CA
County of Napa, CA · Napa, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Escritório em Napa
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Minimum Qualifications
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This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy and thirteen (13) extra help vacancies for the position of Juvenile Hall Counselor, which may be filled at the I or II level, depending on qualifications, for the Juvenile Hall at Napa County. The eligibility list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the establishment date.
Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the Juvenile Hall Counselor classification.
About the Position & Department:
Juvenile Hall Counselors are responsible for the supervision, care and custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall, and assist with counseling juveniles that are referred to the Hall. The Napa County Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the lives of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County’s Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of programs. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT HERE.
Pay Rate:
- Juvenile Hall Counselor I: $35.13 (Step 1) - $41.86 (Step 5)
- Juvenile Hall Counselor II: $38.38 (Step 1) - $45.93 (Step 5)
NOTE:
- There is a 3% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026 for this classification.
- There is an additional 5% Hazard Premium pay for this classification.
A newly hired, full-time (not Extra Help) Juvenile Hall Counselor may also qualify for*:
- Signing Bonus of $5,000
- Vacation Leave Bank of 80 hours upon successful completion of the probationary period (lateral transfers from other agencies only)
- Student Loan Forgiveness
Position Requirements:
- Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
- Experience: None Required.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with major course work in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare or a closely related field. (Up to one (1) year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juvenile groups may be substituted for an equal amount of the required education.)
- License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, valid first aid and CPR certificates.
To qualify for the Juvenile Hall Counselor II classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
- Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Hall Counselor. (A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare, or closely related field can substitute for up to six months of the required experience.)
- Education: Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with major course work in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare or a closely related field. (Up to one year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juvenile groups may be substituted for an equal amount of the required education.)
- License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, valid first aid and CPR certificates.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, an individual must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
| Completion of the online application | By 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Monday, September 29, 2025. |
| Application screening | Tentatively the week of September 29, 2025. |
| Mandatory Information Session (Candidates must appear in person) | Only those who pass the minimum qualification screening will be invited to the Mandatory Information Session & Physical Agility Test tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025 @ Napa Valley College. INFORMATION SESSION & PRE-BACKGROUND CHECK: The Information Session is tentatively scheduled to be held the morning of Friday, October 10, 2025. The Information Session will consist of a detailed discussion about the Juvenile Hall Counselor position at Napa County, and the completion of a pre-background questionnaire (Personal History Statement - PHS). PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT): Those who attend the Information Session AND pass the pre-background questionnaire (Personal History Statement - PHS) will be invited to the Physical Agility Test that same day in the afternoon at Napa Valley College. Physical Agility Test scores from other agencies are not accepted. The Physical Agility Test will consist of the following:
Only those invited will receive subsequent email invitation with instructions on how to sign up for the information Session & Physical Agility Test, as well as detailed information with the date(s), time(s) and location(s). |
| BSCC Written Examination (Proctored in person. Napa County does not accept T-Scores from outside agencies) | Only those who pass the Information Session will be invited to take the BSCC Written Exam tentatively scheduled the week of November 3, 2025. Written Exam Orientation Booklet here: Adult-Corrections-Officer-Juvenile-Corrections-Officer--Probation-Officer-Study-Guide-PDF (countyofnapa.org) |
| Oral Exam (Panel Interview) | Only those who pass the written examination will be invited to the Oral Exam (Panel Interview) tentatively scheduled the week of December 1, 2025. |
This has designated as a hard-to-fill position. Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Other Qualifications
View the full job description, including the example of duties, for the classifications below.
Disaster Service Workers:
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidatar-se agora
