Bilingual Juvenile Counselor II

Washington County • Hillsboro, OR

7d • $36 - $43

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Services is looking for our next Bilingual Juvenile Counselor II to help further our mission to protect the public by reducing delinquency and restoring victims and the community by holding youth accountable. All candidates with Spanish/English bilingual skills are invited to apply. As a Juvenile Counselor II, you will work directly with youth and families navigating the juvenile justice system while supporting behavioral change, coordinating services, and representing the department in court. This is a hands-on job that is impactful work for professionals who want to make a difference with structure, ethics, and support. You will be able to build working relationships with youth and families to support positive changes, supervise youth on probation or informal supervision, conduct assessments and create case plans that balance accountability, growth, and safety. You will also be coordinating with schools, service providers, attorneys, and community partners. In addition, you will prepare court reports and confidently represent your cases in court.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND one (1) year of experience working with juveniles and families in the counseling and case management of juveniles and families; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND three (3) years of experience working with juveniles and families in the counseling and case management of juveniles and families; OR
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND five (5) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families; OR
• Seven (7) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families.
• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Completion of a criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Must pass a Spanish language proficiency test demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual professional with strong administrative efficiency and a proven ability to complete tasks and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Highly organized, finds efficient solutions, and uses templates effectively.
• Stays calm in complex or high-stakes situations.
• Communicates clearly with youth, families, and professionals.
• Ability to present in court hearings.
• Ability to document and present court paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with youth and families navigating the juvenile justice system while supporting behavioral change
• Coordinate services
• Represent the department in court
• Supervise youth on probation or informal supervision
• Conduct assessments and create case plans that balance accountability, growth, and safety
• Coordinate with schools, service providers, attorneys, and community partners
• Prepare court reports and confidently represent your cases in court

Benefits

• Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.
• We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level