Juvenile Counselor II

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

7d•$36 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Services is looking for a Juvenile Counselor II to join the Hillsboro-Beaverton Regions Team and help further our mission to protect the public by reducing delinquency and restoring victims and the community by holding youth accountable. In this role, 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. The regional team supervises youth who are either on probation or on a FAA (Formal Accountability Agreement). The unit works closely with the court/assessment team on the court and transfer process. The teams are dedicated to identifying targeted case management and ensuring the completion of court-ordered requirements. Both Hillsboro and Beaverton regions work collaboratively with schools and assigned SROs (School Resource Officers). Community collaboration with schools and treatment providers is an essential part of the job as the unit works closely with gang impacted families and high-risk youth. Hillsboro Regions – Juvenile unit that supervises youth from Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Banks, North Plains, Gaston, and any other community in those areas in Washington County. Beaverton Regions- Juvenile unit that supervises youth who are either living in the school district or attending schools that are within the Beaverton School District. This position is represented by the AFCSME labor organization. To review the full collective bargaining agreement, including any position‑specific benefits, please use the following link: Labor Agreements.

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
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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Assess the needs of juveniles and provide appropriate case management plans
Knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of juveniles
Perform public speaking and presentation effectively and professionally
Work as a team member
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and others from diverse groups and backgrounds
Experience in Juvenile Code and Juvenile Justice System
Caseload management

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
Supervise youth who are either on probation or on a FAA (Formal Accountability Agreement)
Work closely with the court/assessment team on the court and transfer process
Identify targeted case management
Ensure the completion of court-ordered requirements
Collaborate with schools and assigned SROs (School Resource Officers)
Collaborate with schools and treatment providers
Work closely with gang impacted families and high-risk youth