Juvenile Probation Counselor
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on February 1, 2023
Salary
$39.41 - $50.15 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Department
KCSC - Superior Court
Job Number
2023-17908
Division
Juvenile Court - Probation
Closing
2/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR A TERM-LIMITED-TEMPORARY POSITION AND IS FUNDED FOR ONE YEAR.
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 : This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitment s .
Work location: King County Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CCFJC) located at 1211 E. Alder in Seattle or designated satellite office (Bellevue, Federal Way, or Renton).
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. depending on the assignment. This position is non-exempt (hourly) from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime eligible. This at-will Term-Limited temporary position is funded for one year from the date of hire.
(NOTE : Current Local 2084SC employees may choose to keep their 5/4 schedule if they have not already moved to a 40-hour workweek).
The work associated with this position will be performed through a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote work. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
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 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:
1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
2) Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.
Job Duties
The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.
Required Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge:
A minimum of one-year 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 a major course work 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 crisis and determine best intervention methods. Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software applications 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.
As of December 6, 2021, King County Superior Court employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your response to questions regarding vaccination status will be reviewed as part of the Superior Court's hiring process.
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 206-477-1536.
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:
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
$39.41 - $50.15 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Department
KCSC - Superior Court
Job Number
2023-17908
Division
Juvenile Court - Probation
Closing
2/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR A TERM-LIMITED-TEMPORARY POSITION AND IS FUNDED FOR ONE YEAR.
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 : This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitment s .
Work location: King County Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CCFJC) located at 1211 E. Alder in Seattle or designated satellite office (Bellevue, Federal Way, or Renton).
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. depending on the assignment. This position is non-exempt (hourly) from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime eligible. This at-will Term-Limited temporary position is funded for one year from the date of hire.
(NOTE : Current Local 2084SC employees may choose to keep their 5/4 schedule if they have not already moved to a 40-hour workweek).
The work associated with this position will be performed through a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote work. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
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 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:
1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
2) Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.
Job Duties
The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.
- Formulate dispositional service plans and make recommendations to the Court. The service plan is developed from the needs and in partnership with the youth.
- Conduct risk assessment interviews and develop intervention plans .
- Enforce probation orders; administer and/or evaluate diagnostic tests for report preparation.
- Conduct parental, family and/or group sessions.
- Prepare cases and participate in court hearings.
- Act as liaison between clients and various components of the criminal justice system.
- Screen youth presented to detention by police agencies; conducts interviews, contact families and process youth for court .
Required Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge:
A minimum of one-year 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 a major course work 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 crisis and determine best intervention methods. Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software applications 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.
As of December 6, 2021, King County Superior Court employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your response to questions regarding vaccination status will be reviewed as part of the Superior Court's hiring process.
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 206-477-1536.
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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.