Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (JRC1) - Tacoma

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hiring a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 for its Community Transitions Program in Tacoma, Washington. The role provides transitional services to young people on Community Assisted Reentry and helps monitor and provide reentry services to young people on Parole Aftercare Supervision. The focus of the program is successful transition and reentry for young people returning to their communities. This first-level professional position operates from a regional office and assists Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2s (JRC2s) and specialists with case management, transition planning, counseling, and treatment referrals for an assigned caseload of young people and their families. Under close supervision, the counselor may manage a limited caseload of one to two young people. The role also assists with supervising young people’s compliance with individual parole requirements, JR Parole Standards, and Community Transition Service agreements. The position requires maintaining professional boundaries, supporting young people and families in accessing community services, and responding calmly to crises using JR-approved methods and techniques. It includes transporting young people to services and facilities and assisting with arrests when required. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must successfully complete the New Employee Academy upon hire. Applicants selected for an interview must pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years; or a bachelor’s degree; or two years of college education plus two years of experience as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer 1 (JRSO1) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1 (JRO1); or two years of college education plus two years of professional experience working with at-risk or justice-system-involved youth in a qualifying case management, counseling, probation, parole, or social services role.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Successfully complete the New Employee Academy upon hire.
Applicants selected for an interview must pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a PREA-mandated questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or knowledge of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
Knowledge of a trauma-informed care approach.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, coworkers, clients, and community stakeholders.
Ability to relate to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
A Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or an allied field may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist JRC2s and specialists with comprehensive case management, transition planning, counseling, and treatment referral services for young people and their families.
Under close supervision, potentially manage a limited caseload of one to two young people.
Assist JRC2s in providing supervision and services to young people with complex disorders and treatment needs, and to their families.
Assess young people’s behavior for risk to themselves or the community and report findings to a JRC2 for intervention or service referral.
Assist JRC2s in assessing behavior and monitoring compliance with parole conditions and service plans through face-to-face and collateral contacts.
Interview people and obtain pertinent information about young people from a variety of sources, then accurately report it to counselors or supervisors.
Support and monitor young people’s and their families’ participation in appropriate community services.
Maintain professional standards and boundaries when working with young people and their families.
Model pro-social adaptive behavior.
Remain calm and in control during crisis or dangerous situations and intervene to de-escalate using JR-approved methods and techniques.
Transport young people to and from service providers, resource centers, appointments, and secure facilities.
Assist with arresting young people when required, using the compliant cuffing method.
Provide transitional services to young people on Community Assisted Reentry.
Assist with monitoring and reentry services for young people in the Community Transitions Program.