Position: Juvenile Probation Counselor

Salary: $4,864.00/month - Includes Comprehensive Benefits

Department: Community Justice - Juvenile

Work Environment: This role requires full onsite presence.

Role Summary:

The Juvenile Probation Counselor is tasked with overseeing youth within the community who are under Formal and Informal Court Probation. This includes:

• Monitoring compliance with Formal Accountability Agreements and Court Judgments.
• Developing casework documentation, including detailed case plans.
• Consulting with the Deputy District Attorney regarding referral assessments.
• Conducting interviews with youth and their families.
• Investigating cases referred to the juvenile division and reporting findings to the court.
• Representing the interests of youth in court proceedings.
• Providing necessary information and support to the court, including managing youth before and after hearings.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is advantageous.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Physical capability to transport youth at any time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in computer usage is necessary.
• Flexibility in working hours is expected.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and drug screening is mandatory.
• Familiarity with local community resources, including judicial and law enforcement contacts, is beneficial.
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive and requires passing a pre-employment drug test.

Career Advancement:

Employees in this role will start as a Probation Counselor I and may advance to Probation Counselor II upon meeting specific educational and experience criteria, including obtaining necessary certifications.

Umatilla County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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