Juvenile Probation Counselor-Juvenile Court Services

Clark County, Washington•Castro Valley, CA

4d•$35 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional supervision of youth referred to the court for criminal acts and select non-offender matters under the umbrella of balanced and restorative justice principles. The position works as part of a 4-person team in the Connections Unit to provide family-centered services using the wraparound process to youth that have behavioral health issues. The Probation Counselor will utilize research and evidenced-based approaches in working with assigned youth. Washington State utilizes the Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP) as established by the Washington Association of Juvenile Court Administrators. The Probation Counselor will use CMAP principles to guide interactions and case planning for youthful offenders. Working with pre-adjudicated and adjudicated youth, the Probation Counselor oversees and counsels assigned youth. The Probation Counselor will utilize evidence-based practices to increase competencies of youth accused of committing crimes; and counsels and monitors youth on community supervision via working with parents and/or guardians, school officials, law enforcement officers, social workers, and other community resources. Duties also involve working with and providing direction to case aides, interns, and volunteers; preparing affidavits, warrants, reports to the court and other information; attending court at hearings; providing liaison services with victims of crimes and determining restitution amounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social science, criminal justice, law enforcement or closely related field.
Two (2) years of professional work experience in youth related services.
Experience with personal computers and related word processing applications.
Knowledge of Restorative justice principles.
Knowledge of strength-based practices.
Knowledge of rehabilitation, probation, and social casework.
Knowledge of causes and treatment of juvenile delinquency.
Knowledge of behavioral health issues.
Knowledge of investigative techniques applicable to crimes by and against juveniles.
Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a juvenile services program.
Knowledge of principles of human behavior and juvenile psychology.
Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to counsel juvenile offenders and family members.
Ability to respond to the needs of victims and the community.
Ability to assess risk and protective factors.
Ability to assess strengths and needs.
Ability to communicate with youth and adults in a manner that gains respect and confidence.
Ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to enforce rules and regulations positively.
Ability to apply effective counseling skills in crisis situations.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to teach youth skills to increase competencies.
Ability to work efficiently on teams.
Ability to organize and maintain case records.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and prepare reports.
Ability to provide support to clients, including problem-solving and motivating participation in positive activities.
Ability to assess skills, problems, physical and mental health, and any other dysfunctions.
Ability to engage in community networking to form resources and linkage with community services.
Must submit application, resume, and cover letter.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk juveniles who also have behavioral health issues is highly desirable.
Experience working on teams.
An understanding of balanced and restorative justice principles.

Responsibilities

Provides professional supervision of youth referred to the court for criminal acts and select non-offender matters.
Utilizes research and evidenced-based approaches in working with assigned youth.
Uses CMAP principles to guide interactions and case planning for youthful offenders.
Oversees and counsels assigned youth.
Utilizes evidence-based practices to increase competencies of youth accused of committing crimes.
Counsels and monitors youth on community supervision.
Works with parents and/or guardians, school officials, law enforcement officers, social workers, and other community resources.
Works with and provides direction to case aides, interns, and volunteers.
Prepares affidavits, warrants, reports to the court and other information.
Attends court at hearings.
Provides liaison services with victims of crimes and determines restitution amounts.