Juvenile Probation Counselor I - Remote & Flexible

Thurston County, Washington; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Future Benefits

Paid Leave

Robust Training Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Deferred Compensation

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Thurston County Juvenile Court in Tumwater, WA, is recruiting three Juvenile Probation Counselor I positions. You will monitor a caseload, provide supervision, advocacy, and counseling to adjudicated youth and dependent children, and coordinate with community resources to modify delinquent behavior.

The role includes monitoring compliance with court-ordered obligations, preparing legal documents, and appearing in court as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, corrections, law enforcement, or public administration.
• Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, juvenile probation, juvenile parole, or a social work field. Additional years of related experience may be substituted for the educational qualification on a year for year basis.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License or have an appropriate accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, directs, and counsels juvenile offenders with mental health or substance use disorders, or non-offenders in their completion of court-ordered obligations.
• Formulates responses to non-compliance that may include returning the juvenile to court.
• Conducts risk assessment interviews to determine risk to re-offend and identify risk and need. Uses motivational interviewing techniques to develop a Case Plan to decrease criminogenic risk factors and enhance protective factors.
• Refers eligible juveniles to Evidence Based Programs. Coordinates community resources for juvenile offenders, including employment, alcohol/drug treatment, psychiatric/psychological services, and other counseling and treatment programs.
• Performs field supervision of juvenile offenders, including home, school, and job contacts. Maintains written and electronic records of activities and issues on each assigned juvenile.
• Provides legal preparation, court reports, and court appearance on cases assigned.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with clients, professionals, public and private officials, and the public.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, corrections, law enforcement, or public administration

Job description

Thurston County Juvenile Court in Tumwater, WA, is recruiting three Juvenile Probation Counselor I positions. You will monitor a caseload, provide supervision, advocacy, and counseling to adjudicated youth and dependent children, and coordinate with community resources to modify delinquent behavior.

The role includes monitoring compliance with court-ordered obligations, preparing legal documents, and appearing in court as required.