Juvenile Counselor III (SR-22)

Provides social casework and related services to juveniles exhibiting a wide range of psycho-social problems; performs a variety of juvenile counseling, evaluation and allied rehabilitation services; provides information, counsel, advice and assistance to youths and their families; refers juveniles needing special assistance and their families to the appropriate agencies and services; and performs other related duties as required.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
These classes are distinguished by their responsibility for providing comprehensive juvenile counseling evaluation and follow-up services to potential juvenile delinquents and to coordinate the Department's activities with other public and private agencies providing services to the youths of Maui County.
 
Grade Level Standards:

Grade III: This is the fully trained and experienced Juvenile Counselor who independently provides the full range of continuing juvenile counseling services for all cases referred to the department without the benefit of technical supervisory consultation. A Juvenile Counselor at this level is responsible to plan, coordinate and conduct a comprehensive program of juvenile counseling and follow-up services. Work at this level involves continuing responsibility for developing and maintaining public understanding, sound working relationships and coordination of services with a wide range of residents in the community, such as local lawyers, physicians and public or private agencies. May also supervise lower level Juvenile counselors.