Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor

King County, WA; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Superior Court is seeking a full-time Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor to oversee professional and support staff delivering probation services to youths and families. The role emphasizes coordination, quality assurance for PACT and CMAP, and collaboration with courts and community agencies.

The position includes a hybrid work arrangement, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule, and requires a strong background in counseling and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human or social services with four years of relevant counseling experience.
• Master’s degree and supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CMAP, PACT and motivational interviewing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional counselors and support staff.
• Coordinate daily operations and caseload management.
• Lead change and implement new processes with team collaboration.
• Assist counselors with complex cases as a resource.
• Act as Quality Assurance for PACT and CMAP.
• Develop and oversee procedures for unit operations.
• Coordinate and monitor treatment contracts.
• Maintain liaison with courts, law enforcement, schools and community agencies.
• Provide orientation and training to staff.
• Analyze data and prepare complex reports.
• Contribute to departmental policy decisions.
• Develop and supervise special projects.
• Participate in Supervisors meetings.

Skills

CMAP knowledge

PACT knowledge

Motivational interviewing

Supervision experience

Youth counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Master’s degree in social services or criminal justice (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Database management

Job description

Summary

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor. The Court is Washington state’s largest general jurisdiction trial court, handling civil matters, domestic matters, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, and appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, King County Superior Court is nationally recognized for innovation. The court’s mission is to equitably serve the diverse public by administering justice through accessible, inclusive, and unbiased forums for the fair, understandable, and timely resolution of legal matters.

This position is responsible for supervising, coordinating and guiding professional and support staff in providing a variety of probation services to troubled juveniles and their families. The incumbent will play a critical role in Superior Court’s ability to serve the community.

It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply

This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.

Work location

This position is located at 451 SW 10th Street, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of onsite and remote work. Employees must reside in Washington State and within reasonable distance of their King County Superior Court worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Work schedule and terms

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. This is a full-time position working a standard 40-hour workweek. The workweek is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Duties

The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.

• Supervise professional counselors as well as support staff.
• Supervise, review, evaluate and coordinate daily operations such as caseload management, electronic social files and computer systems.
• Lead and participate in organization change, including development and implementation of new processes and collaboration in support of innovative efforts.
• Act as resource to assist counselors with complex cases.
• Serve as Quality Assurance Specialist for Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) and Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP).
• Develop and oversee procedures to ensure effective unit operations.
• Coordinate and monitor treatment contracts.
• Maintain liaison with courts, law enforcement, schools and community agencies.
• Provide orientation, training and evaluate lower-level staff.
• Gather and analyze data and prepare complex correspondence and reports.
• Provide input for departmental/divisional policy affecting program.
• Develop and supervise special projects.
• Participate in Juvenile Probation Supervisors meetings.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in human or social services, social work, psychology or a closely related field and four years' experience in counseling, casework planning, and providing social services for juvenile offenders. A master’s degree in social services or criminal justice and previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Working knowledge of Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP), Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) and motivational interviewing are preferred. Knowledge of court operations procedures and processes. Demonstrated ability to work with youth and families from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Must have knowledge of counseling theories and methods, and skill in interviewing techniques. Knowledge of community resources, adolescents and child development. Experience in computer software applications including word processing, and database management.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the candidate needed for this or other roles.

Special requirements

Finalists must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation, a polygraph examination and reference check. A valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to travel throughout the County by alternate means is required.

Selection process

Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.

Union membership

Positions in this classification are represented by Local 2084SC-Supervisors of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees.

King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.