Senior Juvenile Counselor - Regions

The Juvenile Department is currently looking for our next Senior Juvenile Counselor - Regions to help us work towards the mission of protecting the public by reducing delinquency and restoring victims and the community by holding youth accountable.

The Opportunity:
This Senior Juvenile Counselor will be directly involved in the Regions Unit for Beaverton and Hillsboro. They will work with their Supervisor to oversee and staff high risk and complex casework, with gang impacted youth, and provide feedback on policy and procedures regarding their unit. This role mentors and coaches Regions staff while acting as a team leader in the absence of the supervisor. They will provide positive and constructive feedback to their supervisor about employee performance. They will also train and coach new staff and provide court guidance and support. They will work with supervisors on community presentations and collaborate with community partners.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will be efficient in managing paperwork and timely task completion. They will possess exceptional organizational skill, will be detail oriented, and have history of meeting case management benchmarks, deadlines and expectations. Ability to manage high risk cases and being heavily involved in the community with community providers and ability to perform juvenile outreach is a must. They will assist in creating a positive and supportive work environment, enforce a safe workplace, and establish a culture of teamwork and communication. Spanish and English bilingual language skills are preferred.

Bilingual Positions:
Designated bilingual positions require the incumbents to possess Spanish, Ukrainian, or Dari bilingual skills, including 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(s) in a selected language, positions that are eligible for the bilingual differential pay will offer in an amount of 5% of the base pay rate, or a flat rate of seventy-five ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater. Pay periods are every two weeks.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the full information of this classification, please use the following link: Senior Juvenile Counselor.

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.

• Must pass a criminal background check post-offer.
• May be required to pass a written and oral proficiency language test in Spanish, post offer.
• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

Our Commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Next Steps:

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes on September 28, 2025.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions. This process will begin after October 5, 2025.
4. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME review as soon as possible.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
6. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo background, driving, and reference checks.
7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

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 e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of e-mail 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
Gregory_Garabedian@washingtoncountyor.gov

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