Juvenile Probation Counselor I or II DOQ

Umatilla School District; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Umatilla School District seeks a Juvenile Probation Counselor to supervise youth placed on formal or informal probation and to monitor compliance with court dispositions. You will prepare casework, conduct interviews, and report findings to the court.

The role requires a degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services (AA or BA preferred), strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to pass an extensive background check and drug test.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physically able to transport youth at all hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using computers.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check with no disqualifying history.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test for safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in the community on Formal and Informal Court Probation.
• Monitor youth and families for compliance with Accountability Agreements or Court Judgments.
• Prepare casework and case plans; assess referrals with Deputy District Attorney.
• Conduct interviews with youth and families; report to the court.
• Represent the youth in court as needed; assist the court with information and support.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

AA degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services

2 years experience with children/adolescents and families

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Human Service

Job description

SALARY: I = $5,261.00/month or II - $5884.00 - Plus Excellent Benefits

CLOSING: Open Until Filled - First review August 28, 2026 (reviewed weekly thereafter)

DEPARTMENT: Community Justice - Juvenile Division

Description

Responsible for providing supervision to youth in the community who have been placed on Formal and Informal Court Probation; monitoring youth and families for compliance with Formal Accountability Agreements or Formal Court Judgment and Dispositions; preparation of casework, including, case plans; assess referral information in consultation with Deputy District Attorney; conduct interviews with youth and families; make an investigation of youth referred to juvenile division and report thereon to the court; be present in court representing the interest of the youth when the case is heard; furnish such information and assistance as is needed by the court including taking charge of a youth before and after a hearing as may be necessary and/or directed by the court.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Physically able to transport youth at all hours of the day or night
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using computers
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check which shows no criminal history which could directly impact ability to perform job
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test for this safety sensitive position
• Knowledge of local community resources, especially community, judicial and law enforcement leaders

PC I Requirements

• AA degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services
• Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct services to children/adolescents and families.
• 4 years of experience providing direct services to children/adolescents and families may substitute for the AA degree requirement.
• Must obtain basic certification by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association within 12 months of hire.

PC II Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Human Service
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Probation Counselor, including basic and intermediate certification by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual - (Spanish)
• CADC I, II, or III

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

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