Juvenile Probation Counselor

Island County•Coupeville Campus, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Employee in this position is responsible for monitoring and counseling juvenile offenders and providing professional probation and social services to the juveniles and their families. Upon job offer, applicant must be able to pass a background check through NCIC and is subject to annual review. Salary within range is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Must complete and pass a criminal background check
Drug test
Candidate must not have consumed cannabis in the 6 months prior to applying
Minimum 2 years working with youth in a professional capacity (for JPC II)
Successful completion of Juvenile Services Academy (for JPC II)
Successful completion of probationary period (for JPC II)
Successfully certified on the Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP) (for JPC II)
Minimum of 3 years' experience in the position of Juvenile Probation Counselor II with Island County or equivalent experience in a similar position with another agency (for JPC III)
Thorough understanding and certification of the Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP) (for JPC III)
Capable of functioning as the Probation Manager in their absence (for JPC III)
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Island County does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Could act as the Quality Assurance Specialist for Juvenile Court if requested (for JPC III)

Responsibilities

Enforces court orders and program rules; serves legal rights documentation; prepares reports on individuals from information gathered from various social service and legal professionals and agencies; prepares and completes required and related forms, records and documents.
Prepares cases and participates in hearings for court appearances; reviews and keeps all caseload records.
Formulates case plans and makes recommendations/referrals of probationary individuals.
Monitors court orders and diversion agreements for compliance.
Formulates response to non-compliance that may include court intervention.
Conducts and scores risk assessment interviews and develop intervention plans.
Facilitates and refers to researched based programs for youth and/or parents offered by the Juvenile Court Services.
Leads, teaches and/or facilitates classes and interventions to youth /families.
Collaborates with community partners to further a rehabilitative culture for system-involved youth and families.
Collects, monitors and processes urinalysis testing.