Juvenile Probation Counselor

King County (WA) • Multiple locations in King County, WA

328d • Hybrid

About The Position

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for five (5) full-time Juvenile Probation Counselors. This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until all vacancies have been filled. Applications received prior to January 11, 2025, will have first consideration. The Court is one of the nation's largest trial courts, serving the country's 12th most populous county. 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. The responsibilities of this classification include monitoring and counseling juvenile offenders and providing professional probation and social services to the juveniles and their families.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of full-time experience in case planning or interviewing, service delivery, or counseling in a social service agency.
• A minimum of one year experience in case management documentation and use of case notes.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in psychology, criminal justice, social work, or related field.
• Training in evidence-based modalities like motivational interviewing (MI), multi-systemic therapy (MST), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Experience in the use of data, assessment, and plan (DAP) note-taking format.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with youth and families from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of counseling theories and methods and demonstrated skill in interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources, adolescent, and child development.
• Ability to evaluate situations for risk factors, identify crises and determine best intervention methods.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Formulate dispositional treatment plans and make recommendations to the Court.
• Conduct risk assessment interviews and develop intervention plans.
• Enforce probation orders; administer and/or evaluate diagnostic tests for report preparation.
• Conduct parental, family and/or group sessions.
• Prepare cases and participate in court hearings.
• Act as liaison between clients and various components of the criminal justice system.
• Screen youth presented to detention by police agencies; conducts interviews, contact families and process youth for court.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees