Youth Outreach & Justice Specialist

Benton County (OR); Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

0 Health Insurance Premium

Retirement contributions

Wellness program

AD&D and Life coverage

Job summary

Benton County is seeking a motivated Juvenile Outreach Specialist to support Juvenile Court Counselors in supervising offenders and facilitating groups and programming for low-risk youth.

Responsibilities include home/community/school visits, transportation to court, overseeing home detention use, and assisting with case management and drug testing. Application review begins November 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year certification in law enforcement, corrections, human or social services and 1 year of experience with youth and families.
• 2 years of progressively responsible experience working with youth and families, preferably in juvenile justice.
• Experience with JJIS and Microsoft Teams/Office is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supervise juvenile offenders and support court counselors in enforcing orders.
• Provide home, community and school visits, transportation to detention, appointments and court hearings.
• Oversee home detention units, assist with skill-building and case management, and perform drug testing.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Court process knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree

2-year certification

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benton County is seeking a motivated Juvenile Outreach Specialist to support Juvenile Court Counselors in supervising offenders and facilitating groups and programming for low-risk youth.

Responsibilities include home/community/school visits, transportation to court, overseeing home detention use, and assisting with case management and drug testing. Application review begins November 18, 2026.