Juvenile Probation Counselor

Salary : $43.24 - $55.03 Hourly

Location : Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type : Regular, Full time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number : 2024-23440

Department : KCSC - Superior Court

Division : Juvenile Court - Probation

Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N5 : WSCCCE L2084-SC-Staff (Wages)

Full- or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours / Week : 40 hours / week

Summary

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.

Who may apply : These positions are open to all qualified applicants. Candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.

Work location : Positions may be located at the King County Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CCFJC) located at 1211 E. Alder in Seattle, Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA or satellite office in Renton. Some positions are eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of onsite and remote work. Some positions may be on-site and in-person at one of the three above named locations. Employees must reside in Washington State and within reasonable distance of their King County Superior Court worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Work schedule and terms : This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working a 40-hour workweek. The workweek for this position is normally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some positions could have alternate shifts depending on the assignment. This position is hourly (overtime-eligible) and subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Additional materials required : Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the online application form with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or if you reference "see resume" on your application. Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are :

• Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
• Attach multiple documents / files in the resume attachment section.

Job Duties

The following duties are representative and are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level :

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required Qualifications

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.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, and Knowledge :

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. Must have knowledge of counseling theories and methods and demonstrated skill in interviewing techniques. Must have 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 is required.

Supplemental Information

Special requirements : The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required. Finalists must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, including a polygraph examination and reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.

Selection process : Application materials will be screened for qualifications and offers will be made to the most competitive candidates.

Union membership : Positions in this classification are represented by Local 2084SC of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees.

King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1529.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

Life and disability insurance : employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement : eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

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

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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

This application requires a separate resume and cover letter, in addition to a completed application. If you do not provide a separate resume and cover letter your application will be considered incomplete. Have you provided a separate resume and cover letter?

Please indicate your highest level of education attained or degree received.

If you have a degree, please specify your field of study. If you do not have a degree, please enter "N / A."

How many years of experience do you have in case planning or interviewing and providing service delivery or counseling in a social service agency?

How many years of experience do you have working and connecting youth and their families with community treatment services and community resources?

How many years of experience do you have working with youth and families from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds?

Please indicate the software programs with which you are familiar.

In addition to the software programs listed in Question 7 above, please indicate any other software programs with which you are familiar. If none, please enter "N / A."

Please describe your experience working with youth, families, and community-based organization.

Do you believe that youth and adults should be treated differently in the justice system? If so, why?

Required Question

Salary : $43 - $55