Youth Reentry Counselor I: Transforming Juvenile Support

State of Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Washington state is hiring a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 to provide transitional services and assist with monitoring and reentry for youth in Community Assisted Reentry and Parole Aftercare.

This first-level professional position operates from a regional office and works with JRC2s and Specialists to deliver comprehensive case management, transition planning, counseling, and referrals for an assigned caseload.

Qualifications

• Four years education/experience combined required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years college + two years experience in juvenile rehabilitation acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist JRC2s in providing supervision and services to youth with complex needs.
• Assess behavior for risk and refer for intervention.
• Monitor compliance with parole conditions and service plans.
• Interview and obtain information from various sources for reporting.

Skills

Action to learn

Action to meet needs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years college + two years experience

Master's degree substitutes for experience

Job description

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Washington state is hiring a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 to provide transitional services and assist with monitoring and reentry for youth in Community Assisted Reentry and Parole Aftercare.

This first-level professional position operates from a regional office and works with JRC2s and Specialists to deliver comprehensive case management, transition planning, counseling, and referrals for an assigned caseload.