Part-Time Juvenile Detention Counselor (29 hrs/week)

About the role

This part‑time position supports juvenile rehabilitation at the Muscogee Youth Detention Center in Columbus, GA. The counselor delivers structured cognitive‑behavioral and life‑skills group sessions, documents program activities, and assists with administrative duties to maintain a safe environment. The role requires flexibility for afternoon, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate or co‑facilitate cognitive‑behavioral and life‑skills groups for detained youth.
• Conduct daily rounds on the living unit to identify and address youth needs.
• Provide evening and weekend coverage for social, emotional, and behavioral support.
• Assist with admission, orientation, and case management in accordance with department policy.
• Support facility‑wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) activities when applicable.

Required profile

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