Youth Probation Counselor - Juvenile Court

Spokane County; United States; Vor Ort; USD 56.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Spokane County Juvenile Court is seeking a dedicated probation/caseworker professional to join the Juvenile Department. The role involves investigative and counseling duties with on-the-job training under supervision, handling cases of dependent, delinquent, or at-risk youth, and presenting findings to the Court.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and registration with the Counselor Agency Affiliated program.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree; experience in casework, parole, probation, counseling, youth work, or detention.
• Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration at time of hire and maintained.
• Valid Driver's License or ability to provide suitable transportation.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Aufgaben

• Receives referrals to consider filing a petition or information.
• Makes recommendations on detention or shelter care.
• Monitors youth in the community, including GPS tracking.
• Arranges diversion agreements and ensures requirements are met.
• Prepares predisposition studies and responds at hearings.
• Supervises court orders of dispositions and ensures compliance.
• Gathers information to assess youth risk to the community.
• Administers counseling and evaluates release options.

Kenntnisse

Counseling skills

Interview techniques

Judicial knowledge

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Data entry

Jobbeschreibung

The Spokane County Juvenile Court is seeking a dedicated probation/caseworker professional to join the Juvenile Department. The role involves investigative and counseling duties with on-the-job training under supervision, handling cases of dependent, delinquent, or at-risk youth, and presenting findings to the Court.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and registration with the Counselor Agency Affiliated program.