Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor

King County•Seattle, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor for its 24/7 Screening Unit. The Court is Washington state’s largest general jurisdiction trial court, handling civil matters, domestic matters, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, and appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, King County Superior Court is nationally recognized for innovation. The court’s mission is to equitably serve the diverse public by administering justice through accessible, inclusive, and unbiased forums for the fair, understandable, and timely resolution of legal matters. This position is responsible for supervising, coordinating and guiding professional and support staff in providing a variety of probation services to troubled juveniles and their families. The incumbent will play a critical role in Superior Court’s ability to serve the community. It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in human or social services, social work, psychology or a closely related field and four years' experience in counseling, casework planning, and providing social services for juvenile offenders.
Knowledge of court operations procedures and processes.
Demonstrated ability to work with youth and families from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Must have knowledge of counseling theories and methods, and skill in interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of community resources, adolescent and child development.
Experience in computer software applications including word processing, and database management.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in social services or criminal justice and previous supervisory experience are preferred.
Working knowledge of Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP), Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) and motivational interviewing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise professional counselors as well as support staff.
Be available during off hours to respond to emergencies; including filling coverage vacancies.
Complete the monthly coverage calendar to ensure all shifts have assigned staff to work.
Supervise, review, evaluate and coordinate daily operations such as caseload management, electronic social files and computer systems.
Lead and participate in organization change, including development and implementation of new processes and collaboration in support of innovative efforts.
Act as resource to assist counselors with complex cases.
Serve as Quality Assurance Specialist for Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) and Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP).
Develop and oversee procedures to ensure effective unit operations.
Coordinate and monitor treatment contracts.
Maintain liaison with courts, law enforcement, schools and community agencies.
Provide orientation, training and evaluate lower-level staff.
Gather and analyze data and prepare complex correspondence and reports.
Provide input for departmental/divisional policy affecting program.
Develop and supervise special projects.