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Town of Gilbert Counselor (Police Department) in Gilbert, Arizona
Counselor (Police Department)
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Counselor (Police Department)
Salary
$62,194.25 - $93,291.38 Annually
Location
Police Department, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-0282
Department
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
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We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Counselor. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The primary function of this position is to provide assessments for court ordered adults and juveniles, crisis response to assist police in supporting families and victims, facilitate therapeutic groups for juvenile offenders, ensuring compliance with required treatment, and managing cases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide crisis response to Gilbert Community members referred by GPD - On-call response required.
Provide clinical assessments for court ordered defendants for adult and juvenile misdemeanor charges including court management, court reports, court testimony and oversight of treatment.
Manage caseloads of defendants, victims and juveniles.
Provide diversion treatment and intervention to juvenile offenders.
Provide outreach, support, services and safety planning to victims of crime.
Other duties as assigned.
About You
You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements
Master's degree in social work or counseling
5 years of experience in conducting clinical screenings and assessments, understanding mental health disorders and providing therapy using evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, etc.) and working with individuals in crisis. Criminal justice background a plus.
Possessing clinical knowledge and experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorders and also the dynamics of domestic violence as it relates to both the victim and offender.
Independent LCSW or LPC license from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
A valid Arizona driver's license
Top candidates for the position will possess a positive attitude and the organizational skills needed to keep pace with a substantial work load. They will work well in a team environment and show a lifelong commitment to continuing education.
Must be available to work days and evenings, Monday through Thursday and be available for 24/7 On-Call shifts that generally run for a one week period every 4-6 weeks.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.
The starting pay for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications of experience and education.
We Are Team Gilbert
Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Gilbert has been named among the top 100 Healthiest Employers, the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and more. (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades)
We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc
Up For the Challenge
In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more.
Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.
Let's get this adventure started!
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
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Do you have a Master's degree in social work or counseling?
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Do you have an active and current LCSW or LPC independent licensure with the AzBBHE?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the following information in the space below: 1) type of degree/license (LPC, LCSW), 2) license number, 3) issue date, and 4) expiration date. If not, please enter N/A.
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I understand this position and agree to the requirement of On-Call crisis response duties for one week every four to six weeks. On-Call response is 24 hours per day, generally from Wednesday starting at 2 pm and running through the following Wednesday at 2 pm.
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How many years of experience do you have in counseling?
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How many years of experience do you have administering client intake, assessment and screening?
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How many years of experience do you have providing crisis intervention?
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How many years of experience do you have working with domestic violence victims and/or offenders?
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How many years of experience do you have working with substance use/abuse adult clientele?
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Please describe your level of experience with Arizona DUI laws and areas of mandated treatment.
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Please describe your level of experience with Arizona domestic violence laws and mandated treatment.
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Please describe your level of experience with youth diversion programs.
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Please describe your level of experience with documentation, client files, progress notes and maintaining client records within an automated case management system.
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The next 10 questions reference general requirements for candidates of all civilian positions in the Gilbert Police Department. Please answer all questions truthfully and completely. Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Have you been convicted of a felony or convicted of any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?
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Were you dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces?
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Are you currently under investigation for violations of internal policy, procedure, or other administrative guidelines?
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime related to domestic violence?
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Have you personally possessed, used, sold, produced, or cultivated marijuana within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency? - It is not a disqualifier if those activities occurred while employed for a licensed dispensary and in the scope of employment duties. - This includes products derived from marijuana if they contain more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). - This does not include Cannabidiol (CBD) products containing less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
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Have you illegally used Adderall within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency?
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Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs?
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Have you illegally used any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs within the past five (5) years, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency?
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If offered employment in this position, you would be required to pass an extensive police background investigation, to include the following: a polygraph examination; personal and business reference checking; a credit report; investigation into traffic, civil and criminal offenses and drug usage. If offered employment for this position, would you submit to a police background investigation?
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Have you been convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations that would equal eight (8) or more points within the past thirty-six (36) months?
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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):
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Agency
Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs
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