Trauma-Informed Juvenile Counselor II — Reentry & Growth

State of Washington; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 to join Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie. This role provides comprehensive case management, counseling, and transition planning for youth under court care within a secure residential facility.

You will apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices, lead groups, document required activities, and support reentry into the community while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience.
• One year as JRCA or JRC1.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Note: Social Work degree must be from a CSWE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to a caseload of youth, including counseling, family contacts, and group facilitation.
• Fulfill reporting and documentation requirements per JR policies.
• Promote reentry readiness by teaching and reinforcing skills in community settings.
• Support JR strategic objectives across Health Center, Reentry/Transition, and Work Experience programs.
• Conduct security duties and supervise youth movements and meals as required.
• Assess and respond to emergent situations using approved de-escalation and restraint techniques.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Trauma-informed

Cultural competence

Group facilitation

De-escalation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

Electronic management information system

Job description

State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 to join Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie. This role provides comprehensive case management, counseling, and transition planning for youth under court care within a secure residential facility.

You will apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices, lead groups, document required activities, and support reentry into the community while maintaining safety and