Juvenile Outreach Specialist

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

About The Position

Benton County is seeking a Juvenile Outreach Specialist to support Juvenile Court Counselors in supervising juvenile offenders, enforcing court orders, and facilitating groups and programming for low-risk offenders. The role includes conducting home, community, and school visits; transporting youth to detention, appointments, court hearings, and other activities; overseeing home detention units; assisting with skill building and case management; and performing drug testing. The position is FLSA non-exempt and represented by AFSCME. Hiring is contingent on successful completion of a background check. The salary range is $51,012.03–$73,130.47 annually, with placement based on directly related experience and education under Oregon's pay equity law. The position is eligible for two salary raises during the first year if performance is in good standing. The first application review is November 18, 2026; the posting may close without notice after that date if enough qualified candidates are received.

Requirements

Associate's degree or two-year certification in law enforcement, corrections, human or social services, and one year of experience working with youth and families, preferably in a juvenile justice agency, plus two years of progressively responsible experience working with youth and families, preferably in a juvenile justice agency; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Candidates relying on equivalent education and experience must have at least six months of actual work experience.
Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Complete and updated application materials and responses to all supplemental questions.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, corrections, human or social services, and one year of experience working with youth and families, preferably in a juvenile justice agency.
Experience with Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).
Experience with Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft applications.
Ability to multitask, work with a wide array of clientele, and maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of the court process, legal terminology, and Oregon Revised Statutes.

Responsibilities

Support Juvenile Court Counselors in supervising juvenile offenders.
Enforce court orders.
Facilitate groups and programming for low-risk offenders.
Conduct home, community, and school visits.
Transport youth to detention, appointments, court hearings, and other activities.
Oversee the use of home detention units.
Assist with skill building and case management.
Perform drug testing.

Benefits

11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
8 hours of vacation accrual per month, with accrual increasing with years of service.
Sick leave.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a $0 health insurance premium; eligible family members can be covered without an additional premium.
County contribution of up to $1,900 per year to a Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
Retirement contributions after six months: 6% of salary toward Oregon PERS and 1.5% of salary toward a deferred compensation 457b plan.
Free wellness program with onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges, activities, monetary incentives, and prizes.
100% employer-paid AD&D coverage of $100,000, life insurance of $50,000, and long-term disability coverage.
Supplemental insurance plans available at reasonable rates.
Two salary raises during the first year if performance is in good standing.