Conciliation Counselor

Washington County • Hillsboro, OR

21h

About The Position

The Juvenile Department’s Conciliation Services is seeking a Bilingual Conciliation Counselor who is self-motivated, adaptable, and service-oriented as we work towards our mission to protect the public by reducing delinquency and restoring victims and the community by holding youth accountable. The Conciliation Counselor provides court ordered and voluntary mediation services to parties involved in domestic relations disputes, provide counseling and classes to couples experiencing relationship or post-separation difficulties and deliver presentations regarding services to the community and to clients. Conciliation Services is housed within the Washington County Juvenile Services department and provides Mediation and Conciliation Services to assist parents in dispute about custody and/ or parenting time. The program provides mediation services, high conflict skills education and co-parent/couples counseling. Learn more at: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/juvenile/conciliation-services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field and one (1) year of paid casework or clinical experience; OR Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field and one (1) year of graduate-level training in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field, plus two (2) years of paid casework or clinical experience; OR Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field plus three (3) years of paid casework or clinical experience.
• Must be fluent in Spanish, demonstrated by passing written and oral proficiency tests.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible in prioritizing responsibilities in court- connected services.
• Familiar with domestic relations, child welfare laws, the operation of courts and how to work effectively within that setting.
• Can mediate and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Works accurately and independently under pressure and within time constraints.
• Maintains client confidentiality and neutrality, while managing high conflict relationships.
• Able to successfully engage with upset or challenging clients on a semi-frequent basis and assess for safety in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provides court ordered and voluntary mediation services to parties involved in domestic relations disputes
• Provide counseling and classes to couples experiencing relationship or post-separation difficulties
• Deliver presentations regarding services to the community and to clients

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