Juvenile Probation Manager — Youth Justice Leader

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County Juvenile Court in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Probation Manager to lead staff in applying evidence‑based approaches, collaborate with judicial officers, and align probation services with JDAI’s core strategies.

You will prioritize safety, support youth and families, advocate for fair access, and build partnerships with child welfare, education, mental health, and community supports to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in social work or human services field, counseling, criminal justice and juvenile systems, social or behavior sciences or related field and
• One or more years’ experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Meet young people and families in their homes, in the community, at schools, etc. Build relationships with young people and all parties involved with a case.
• Gather fact-based information to make informed recommendations to the court and ensure the court has all relevant information to make well informed decisions.
• Participate in the court process – write court reports, file and respond to motions, testify at trials and court hearings.
• Facilitate relationships and advocate outside of court to ensure a child and family’s needs are being met by the system and community.
• Collaborate with parents, service providers, agencies, or other support systems in the lives of the young people served, to form a support network for them and their family for their long-term success.
• Stay up to date with current trends in child welfare, mental health, substance use disorder, poverty, racism, bias, etc.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, criminal justice or related field

Job description

Pierce County Juvenile Court in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Probation Manager to lead staff in applying evidence‑based approaches, collaborate with judicial officers, and align probation services with JDAI’s core strategies.

You will prioritize safety, support youth and families, advocate for fair access, and build partnerships with child welfare, education, mental health, and community supports to improve outcomes.