Senior Counselor - Community

THE POSITION The Washington County Juvenile Services Department is seeking a full-time Senior Juvenile Counselor to support the Community Supervision Unit. This team works within the Juvenile Department buildings located in downtown Hillsboro. The Juvenile Services Department is guided by our core values of teamwork, excellence and integrity, and is motivated our 5 Drivers: assessing and responding to risk and needs, engaging clients, engaging the communities of our clients, using data to guide decision-making, and staff development.
The Senior Juvenile Counselor supervises youth within the Washington County community who are on juvenile probation or diversion status. If you are interested in working within the Juvenile Court system, love working with youth and families, and enjoy the challenges of a high-paced environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, working during normal business hours Monday - Friday. The Ideal Candidate Will Be skilled in providing services to youth. a positive team player with excellent collaborative and communication skills. able to support a workplace with a great deal of activity and movement, utilizing quick decision-making skills when needed . organized and detail oriented. able to support multiple youth and families at once. knowledgeable of evidence-based interventions with youth. a problem solver who knows when and how to seek support. able to participate in a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace equity, diversity and inclusion, and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society. a stronger communicator, with the ability to speak publicly and collaborate with system partners. a mentor and trainer to staff. willing to embrace the Juvenile Services Department's core values and 5 Drivers. Why Washington County? Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! Essential Job Duties The Juvenile Services Department is responsible for the supervision of high-risk youth in the community, including youth on probation and being diverted from the court system. Staff are responsible for maintaining court ordered conditions to protect public safety and work to restore victims. Juvenile Counselors support youth through the brokering of services that include connection to behavioral health services, skill building to strengthen protective factors in the home and community as well as to mitigate risk factors, connect with school district staff to enhance the educational experience of youth, and support youth in developing positive prosocial behaviors and the skills to continue to be successful within the community. Staff regularly work in the community with youth and their families as well as in the courtroom setting. The Senior Juvenile Counselor manages a caseload of clients and helps other staff on their team by training, mentoring, and providing support.
To review this job classification, please use the following link: Senior Juvenile Counselor. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND two (2) years of experience working with juveniles and families in the counseling and case management of juveniles and families, with at least one (1) of those years of experience leading staff, projects, or special assignments; OR Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND four (4) years of experience working with juveniles and families in the counseling and case management of juveniles and families, with at least one (1) of those years of experience leading staff, projects, or special assignments; OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND six (6) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families, with at least one (1) of those years of experience leading staff, projects, or special assignments; OR Eight (8) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families, with at least one (1) of those years of experience leading staff, projects, or special assignments. Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, And Specialty Requirements Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. Completion of a criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules. Some positions may require oral and written fluency in another language. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our Commitment To You Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Selection Process Minimum Qualification Review: A minimumqualification evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review:A SME Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Panel Interviews: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible. Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources , or e-mail: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Gregory Garabedian, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Additional Resources New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at .