Part-Time Juvenile Detention Counselor – Dekalb RYDC

About the role

This part‑time position with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice provides structured cognitive‑behavioral and life‑skills group counseling for youth at the Dekalb RYDC facility in Decatur, GA. The role supports rehabilitation while maintaining a safe environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of programs and case‑management services for youth in the Dekalb RYDC facility.
• Provide structured cognitive‑behavioral and life‑skills group counseling sessions and document all program activities.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate groups, participate in facility‑wide PBIS activities, and conduct daily rounds on the living unit to address youth needs.
• Provide evening and weekend coverage, including visitation support, and assist with admission and orientation of youth.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One or more years of case‑management experience working with offenders or families, or experience with juvenile offenders in detention or group‑home settings.
• Three or more months internship with the Department of Juvenile Justice (preferred).