Juvenile Counselor I

Washington County; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 88,271,000 - 107,114,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County's Juvenile Department seeks a Juvenile Counselor I for Custody Services, a round-the-clock operation in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role involves safeguarding youth, coordinating secure transports, and supporting court-related responsibilities.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's or associate degree with relevant experience; background checks, CPR certification within 6 months, and ability to lift up to 35 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field plus practicum or 1 year supervised counseling of juveniles.
• Associate's degree with 3 years supervised counseling of juveniles and families.
• Five years of supervised counseling of juveniles and families.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Motivated and results-oriented

Teamwork in complex environments

Core values

Juvenile corrections practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CJ/Counseling/Psychology/Sociology/Social Work

Associate's degree + 3 years supervised experience

5+ years supervised experience

Job description

Job Type
Regular

Pay Range
$30.76 - $37.42 Hourly

Department
Juvenile Services

FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt

About The Opportunity
The Department of Juvenile Services is actively recruiting for a Juvenile Counselor I to join our team! The current opening is in Custody Services, a round‑the‑clock operation (24/7) within the Washington County Juvenile Department. Custody Services staff make critical decisions regarding the custody of youth who have been referred for new law violations, probation violations and/or violations of conditions of release as ordered by the Juvenile Court. We are responsible for transportation of youth to and from the Marion County Juvenile Detention Facility located in Salem Oregon. This includes conducting secure transports of youth to and from other secure facilities throughout the state as well as conducting interstate compact transports from other states. Our staff provides security for the Juvenile Courtrooms and works with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Court unit on high‑risk cases. We are also responsible for crisis and emergency interventions that occur within all locations of the Juvenile Department.

Work Schedule
The role works an overnight shift and includes weekend work. Overnight shifts work the hours of:

• Friday 11:00pm-7:00am (8 hrs) Saturday 9:00pm-9:00am (12 hrs) Sunday 9:00pm-9:00am (12 hrs) Monday 9:00pm-5:00am (8 hrs) OR
• Thursday 9:00pm-5:00am (8 hrs) Friday 11:00pm-7:00am (8 hrs) Saturday 9:00pm-9:00am (12 hrs) Sunday 9:00pm-9:00am (12 hrs)

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, passionate, results‑oriented and willing to go the extra mile to reach goals, serve families and learn along the way.
• Demonstrated history of effectively being able to work within a complex environment and team.
• Embrace the Juvenile Department's Core Values.
• Have a strong understanding of Juvenile Corrections practices.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND completion of a one‑year practicum OR one (1) year of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families; OR
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND three (3) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families; OR
• Five (5) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must be CPR Certified within 6 months of hire.
• Some positions may require the ability to lift, push, pull, move up to 35 lbs.

Selection Process
You can review our standard selection process here.

Our Commitment To You
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit‑based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work‑life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award‑winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [e-mail] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status Of Your Application
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice
Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.