Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (JRC1) - Richland

State of Washington•Benton County – Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hiring a first-level professional Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 to support young people transitioning back to their communities. Based in a regional office, the position assists Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2s and Specialists with case management, transition planning, counseling, and treatment referrals for an assigned caseload of young people and their families. The role supports supervision and compliance with parole requirements, JR Parole Standards, and Community Transition Service agreements. It also provides transitional services to young people on Community Assisted Reentry and supports monitoring and reentry services in the Community Transitions Program. Under close supervision, the counselor may manage a limited caseload of one to two young people. The position involves working with young people with complex disorders and treatment needs and their families, assessing and reporting behavior that may pose risks, monitoring service-plan and parole compliance, and supporting participation in community services. The counselor may transport young people to services and appointments, intervene in crises using JR-approved methods, and assist with arrests using the compliant cuffing method. The role is located in Richland, Washington. Successful candidates must complete the New Employee Academy upon hire. The position performs activities that meet the definition of counseling under WAC 246-810-010 (7).

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years; a bachelor’s degree; or two years of college education plus either two years of experience as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer 1 (JRSO1) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1 (JRO1), or two years of professional experience working with at-risk or justice-system-involved youth in case management, counseling, probation or parole, social services, or a related capacity planning, directing, supervising, or facilitating interventions.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Successful completion of the New Employee Academy upon hire.
Applicants selected for an interview must pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questionnaire concerning sexual misconduct.
Selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States under E-Verify requirements on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
Knowledge of a trauma-informed care approach.
Effective verbal and written communication 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

Under close supervision, manage a limited caseload of one to two young people, when assigned.
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 concerns 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 and gather relevant information about young people from various sources and 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 families.
Model pro-social adaptive behavior.
Remain calm and in control during crisis or dangerous situations and use JR-approved methods and techniques to de-escalate.
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 and assist with monitoring and reentry services for young people in the Community Transitions Program.