Bilingual Juvenile Counselor II

Washington County • Hillsboro, OR

10h • $36 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Services is looking for two Bilingual Juvenile Counselor II’s to help further their 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. These two positions will each work under the following teams: Breaking the Cycle (BTC) and the Hillsboro-Beaverton Regions Team. The BTC unit concentrates primarily on working with youth who have engaged in illegal sexualized offenses and behaviors, contracting with specialized providers for intensive services. The regional teams supervise youth who are either on probation or on a FAA (Formal Accountability Agreement), working closely with the court/assessment team and collaborating with schools and assigned SROs. In both teams, as a 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
• Support behavioral change
• Coordinate services
• Represent the department in court
• 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
• Coordinate with schools, service providers, attorneys, and community partners
• Prepare court reports
• Confidently represent your cases in court

Benefits

• Bilingual pay in the amount of five percent (5%) of their base pay rate, exclusive of any other incentive pay, or a flat rate of seventy-five dollars ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater
• Award-winning benefits and wellness program

What This Job Offers

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