Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Superior Court seeks a full-time Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor for its 24/7 Screening Unit in Seattle. The role involves supervising professional and support staff, coordinating caseloads, and guiding new processes to improve operations.

Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least four years of juvenile counseling experience; a master’s degree and supervisory background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human, social services, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Four years of counseling, casework planning, and social services experience with juveniles.
• Master's degree and supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CMAP and PACT; ability to interview and motivate youth.
• Familiarity with court operations and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional counselors and support staff.
• Coordinate daily operations and caseload management.
• Develop procedures to ensure effective unit operations.
• Provide orientation, training, and evaluate staff.
• Maintain liaison with courts, law enforcement, schools, and community agencies.
• Oversee contracts and data reporting; participate in policy development.

Skills

Counseling

Supervision

Interviews

Communication

Policy coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in human/social services or related field

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

Tools

CMAP

PACT

Word processing

Database management

Job description

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor for its 24/7 Screening Unit.

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 the King County Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CCFJC) located at 1211 E. Alder in Seattle. This position requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Work schedule and terms:

This position is hourly (overtime-eligible) and subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working a standard 40-hour workweek. The workweek is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.
• Be available during off hours to respond to emergencies; including filling coverage vacancies.
• Complete the monthly coverage calendar to ensure all shifts have assigned staff to work.
• 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.

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 are preferred. Working knowledge of Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP), Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) and motivational interviewing is 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, adolescent and child development. Experience in computer software applications including word processing, and database management.

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.