Impactful Juvenile Reentry Counselor I

State of Washington; Richland (WA); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Health benefits

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families seeks a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (JRC1) in Tacoma to provide transitional services and support for youth returning to their communities.

You will work under supervision with JRC2s and specialists, handling case management, transition planning, and referral services for an assigned caseload, while ensuring compliance with parole and community transition agreements.

Formación

• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years.
• Bachelor’s degree requirement may be substituted by Master’s degree in related fields.
• Two years of college education plus two years of related experience also acceptable.
• Social Work degree must come from an accredited program per CSWE.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a small caseload (1–2 youths) under supervision.
• Assist JRC2s in supervising youths with complex needs and families.
• Assess risk behaviors and report for intervention.
• Monitor parole compliance and service plans via in‑person and collateral contacts.
• Interview youth and gather information from multiple sources.
• Support the family’s engagement with community services.
• Maintain professional boundaries and model pro‑social behavior.

Conocimientos

Mentoring youth

Crisis de‑escalation

Verbal and written communication

Empathy and counseling

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Two years college + two years relevant experience

Master’s degree substitutes for one year experience

Social Work accreditation awareness

Descripción del empleo

The State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families seeks a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (JRC1) in Tacoma to provide transitional services and support for youth returning to their communities.

You will work under supervision with JRC2s and specialists, handling case management, transition planning, and referral services for an assigned caseload, while ensuring compliance with parole and community transition agreements.