Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (JRC2) - Everett

State of Washington•Snohomish County – Everett, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (JRC2) to join our team in Everett to support the collaboration and coordination of the delivery of community reentry planning and services, including community support for JR youth and young adults receiving JR Parole Aftercare Services and Community Transition Services (CTS). This is a non-permanent appointment with the expectation of transitioning to a permanent opportunity in the future. The opportunity involves providing a comprehensive, therapeutic, trauma informed approach to support tiered reentry designed to maximize least restrictive, community-based step-down from secure confinement. This approach includes essential aftercare supports informed by standardized assessment and the Risk-Need-Responsivity principles. The work will include using the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in working towards DCYF's strategic goals of eliminating racial disproportionalities and advancing racial equity.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, totaling five years.
One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant (JRCA) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (JRC1).
A Bachelor's degree, AND one year of professional experience working with at-risk or justice system-involved youth as a case manager, counselor, probation officer, parole officer, or experience working in a social service capacity planning directing, supervising, or facilitating interventions with at-risk juvenile justice system youth or related field.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
A Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in a related field will substitute for one year of experience.
Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct.
Incumbents must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor or higher credential from the Washington State Department of Health.
Possess and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Nice To Haves

Previously demonstrated experience or understanding of: Adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
Providing cognitive/behavior therapeutic interventions.
A trauma informed care approach
Ability to relate to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency.
Adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.

Responsibilities

Provide aftercare services to youth on supervision and their families to support transition and reentry, while adhering to established parole aftercare and CTS.
Conduct interviews and administer/interpret assessments to determine risk, required level of care/supervision, and referral for indicated treatment services; prepare youth and their families for transition back to the community and address supervision and service requirements.
Model pro-social adaptive behavior and assess youth behavior for risk to self or community and refer for treatment services using standardized assessment and the Risk-Need-Responsivity principles.
Collaborate with Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1s (JRC1), Juvenile Rehabilitation Specialists (JR Specialists), and other Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2s (JRC2).
Participate in Future Planning and attend Future Planning Meetings when a youth is admitted to JR, during the CTS evaluation period, and when a youth is released from residential supervision.
Develop family service plans in consultation with families and service providers within the context of the principles of the JR Integrated Treatment Model and prioritize treatment targets.
Work with families in their home environment to assess needs and support successful transition of youth.
Network and communicate effectively with a variety of groups, organizations, and agencies, including law enforcement, courts, schools, treatment providers, tribes, and other social services and juvenile justice treatment professionals.