Juvenile Counselor II

Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the closing date listed above.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Regular

$35.71 - $43.39 Hourly

Juvenile

Non-Exempt

The Juvenile Department is currently looking to fill two Juvenile Counselor II positions to help further our mission to protect the public by reducing delinquency and restoring victims and the community by holding youth accountable.

As a Counselor II, you will work directly with youth and families navigating the juvenile justice system while supporting behavioral change, coordinating services, and representing the department in court. This is a hands‑on job that is impactful work for professionals who want to make a difference with structure, ethics, and support.

You will be able to build working relationships with youth and families to support positive changes, supervise youth on probation or informal supervision, conduct assessments and create case plans that balance accountability, growth, and safety. You will also be coordinating with schools, service providers, attorneys, and community partners. In addition, you will prepare court reports and confidently represent your cases in court.

• Highly organized and uses templates effectively
• Stays calm in complex of high‑stakes situations
• Communicates clearly with youth, families, and professionals
• Ability to present in court hearings
• Ability to document and present court paperwork.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:
Juvenile Counselor II

Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test in a selected language, employees will receive bilingual pay in the amount of five percent (5%) of their base pay rate, exclusive of any other incentive pay, or a flat rate of seventy‑five dollars ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND one (1) year of experience working with juveniles and families in the counseling and case management of juveniles and families; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND three (3) years of experience working with juveniles and families in the counseling and case management of juveniles and families; OR
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND five (5) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families; OR
• Seven (7) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families.

• 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 the knowledge of the Spanish language including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in Spanish, both orally and in writing.

You can review our standard selection process here.

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