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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuvenile Probation Counselor I JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Job Title: Juvenile Probation Counselor I Department: Juvenile and Family Court Services Location: Courthouse Reports To: Juvenile Services Director FLSA Exempt: No UNION: UFCW BBP: No HIP AA: Level 4 Salary Level: Grade 31 Approved By: Human Resources Manager 0'L-yam-- Approved Date: July 2020 SUMMARY This is a professional position in the Juvenile and Family Court, a division of the Superior Court. A juvenile probation counselor is responsible for the supervision,counseling and case management of dual caseloads consisting of both juvenile offenders and non-offender referrals. For youth requiring services pursuant to an offender referral,the JPC performs risk and needs assessments,creates case management plans identifying target behaviors and associated interventions for referral purposes, provides 24/7 detention screening, makes recommendations to the court to include providing pre-sentence investigation reports to the court. This position can serve in early intervention programs such as diversion,or non- offender programs such as at-risk youth,child in need of services and truancy matters. All juvenile court staff may at times be required to participate in any/all Juvenile Court functions including therapeutic courts,evidenced based programs such as Washington State Aggression Replacement Training and/or Coordination of Services,community service, field visits, community team efforts,victim-offender mediation,detention services,early intervention programs, community truancy boards,and comply with any and all associated quality assurance programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. With respect to offender referrals,the JPC duties include: Performs risk and needs assessment and provides case management,monitoring and supervision services to offender youth on community supervision.This includes proficiency in motivational interviewing and targeting risk factors related to criminal behavior.Adherence to CMAP principles and associated reporting is required. P g Conducts interviews with clients and collateral, including victims, and prepares pre-sentence reports including recommendations regarding sentencing options. Manages caseloads of juveniles on probation.Maintains case files,documents, notes and correspondence. Receives referrals of juvenile who have been screened for legal sufficiency by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to enter the Diversion Program. Interviews juveniles and parents for diversion acceptance, including advising them of their legal rights and making referrals to legal representation as needed. Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Probation Counselor I Page 2 of 5 Coordinates Diversion Community Accountability Board,recruiting,training and managing citizen volunteers performing the duties of a CAB member. Organizes, supervises,plans and coordinates Community Accountability Board(CAB)members for diversion hearings. Prepares resource information including work site options and other information Supervises conditions established by CAB contracts, including community service work, restitution, counseling, and other requirements for compliances. Advises CAB members on the administration of contracts. Develops,prepares and conducts workshops,seminars,as needed or planned by the Department for the Diversion population. Performs the duties required of the Victim Offender Mediation program, including serving as the mediator in appropriate cases referred to this Program. Creates VOM agreements in referred cases and monitors agreement performance. Coordinates the Community Restitution Project, incorporating the concepts of Restorative Justice. Assigns,tracks and supervises youth performing duties pursuant to their Community Restitution obligations. Works in concert with any individual assigned to directly supervise a youth performing community restitution. Serves as an Aggression Replacement Training facilitator, following all quality assurance guidelines set forth for this evidence-based intervention. Serves as a facilitator or liaison to the Coordination of Services program,to include referring appropriate low risk youth,participating in the design of the program,and performing associated tracking of participation and outcome data collection. In serving the civil referrals,this position shall: Serve as a Becca counselor with regard to truancy matters as follows: Work collaboratively with local school districts to implement and maintain Community Truancy Boards (CTB's)for the purpose of serving those youth referred for truancy. This includes recruitment and training of CTB volunteers; coordinating volunteer service; screening truancy stay petitions; performing required assessments;attending CTB's as required; attending truancy court hearings and perform in the role of court officer; provide follow up monitoring to CTB Agreements and court orders. Accept referrals and any associated court filings for potential at-risk youth(ARY)and Child in Need of Services Petitions(CHNS). Makes contact with youth and family,extends intervention services and develops a case plan for implementation. Serves as Court Officer for at-risk youth, child in need of services matters. Provides follow up with referred youth and family and collateral agencies, including staffing, exploration of alternative school programs and living situations. Prepares written reports, including recommendations to the respective courts,from interviews and background investigations. Provides testimony in court when required. Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Probation Counselor I Page 3 of 5 Organizes and maintains files and records for management of information for reports and statistical tracking. Develops and maintains communication with collateral agencies in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare. Performs other tasks as directed by supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following: Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management-Manages project team activities. Technical Skills-Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Customer Service-Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills-Maintains confidentiality;Keeps emotions under control. Oral Communication-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification;Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Displays competence in public speaking. Written Communication-Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar;Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork-Balances team and individual responsibilities;Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit;Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Cost Consciousness-Works within approved budget;Conserves organizational resources. Diversity-Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Ethics-Treats people with respect;Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others;Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Planning/Organizing-Uses time efficiently. Professionalism -Follows through on commitments. Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity-Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly. Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability-Adapts to changes in the work environment;Able to deal with frequent change, delays,or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability-Follows instructions,responds to management direction;Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative-Asks for and offers help when needed. Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Probation Counselor I Page 4 of 5 QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree(B.A.)from four-year college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, law and justice, or closely related field;and one(1)year related experience and/or training in the areas of case management,youth counseling, social work,trauma-informed services, supervising or directing youth group activities;OR equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read,analyze,and interpret general business periodicals,professional journals,technical procedures,or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence,and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,commissions, proportions,percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems,collect data,establish facts,and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software;Excel Spreadsheet software and WORD Word Processing software. CERTIFICATES,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State Driver's License Must attend and satisfactorily complete the Juvenile Services Training Academy, per RCW 43.101.220.; must attend and satisfactorily complete the Washington State Case Management Assessment Process Training within the first 12 months of employment. Attend appropriate training and qualify as an Aggression Replacement Training facilitator pursuant to the Washington State ART Quality Assurance Program. OTHER KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to have flexibility in work schedule. Duties include work at non-standard hours. Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile law within the State of Washington preferred. Ability to work comfortably with offender youth, including those charged with serious felonies, including violent offenses and sex offenses. Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Probation Counselor I Page 5 of 5 PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit;use hands to finger,handle, or feel objects,tools,or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision,and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usuallymoderate. CAREER LADDER This position is the entry level position in a career ladder for Juvenile Probation Counselors. The most senior level position is a Juvenile Probation Counselor II. Advancement from Juvenile Probation Counselor Ito Juvenile Probation Counselor II within the career ladder requires meeting the qualifications for Juvenile Probation Counselor II and a positive recommendation from the Juvenile Court Administrator.