Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Coordinator

A class incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of a juvenile fire setters intervention program.

 Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts client interviews to identify factors contributing to the child's fire setter tendencies.
   
• Prepares interview reports and recommendations for treatment. Recommendations may be as simple as volunteer work with the local fire service to complex clinical therapy.
   
• Meets with clinical professionals to review the interview report and recommendations.
   
• Maintains records, reports and statistical data.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Coordinator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
2. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
3. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
4. Knowledge of fire behavior, dangers and prevention.
5. Knowledge of behavior management such as understanding, explaining, describing and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
6. Knowledge of making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
7. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check and psychological assessment is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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