Juvenile Counselor - Non-Secure - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Clay County is accepting applications to be considered for an open position as a Full-Time Juvenile Counselor in the Non-Secure Detention Program. 

Date Posted: 6/30/2026

 Application Deadline: 7/6/2026 at 4:00 PM

 Status: Non-Exempt | Shifts vary between day, evenings, weekends and holidays. 

 Starting Salary: $30.28 per hour | Full Salary Range is: $30.28 $42.57per hour.

This position will also be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package, along with opportunities for career development and personal growth.

Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be found at: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
  • Six (6) months experience working with at-risk population.
  • Must be current Clay County employee in the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, SUBMIT THESE MATERIALS**

• Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.
• Resume

** All these materials need to be returned by the application deadline.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.
• Criminal history and/or driver’s license checks will be conducted for all positions within the Law Enforcement and other relevant County positions.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

• Supervision of youth.
• Writing reports to the Courts regarding juvenile offenders.
• Provide mandated programming for the residents.
• Transport clients
• Performs custodial functions including building safety and security.
• Attend all staff training programs.