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TEMPORARY Probation Counselor - Juvenile Court
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Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, 98201, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Snohomish County, WA
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Youth Development, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary
$78,486.84 - $ Annually
Location
DJJC-2801 10th St, Everett, WA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2026-SSC-4087
Department
Superior Court
Division
Superior Court Juvenile Probation
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
7/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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Description
This is an in-person temporary position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM located at Denney Juvenile Justice Center in Everett, WA. The anticipated end date of this position is 12.31.2026
As a Juvenile Probation Counselor, you will work directly with court-involved youth and families developing and implementing case management plans to improve the lives of youth. You will monitor, coach, and counsel youth and interact with court officials, including judges and attorneys, to support youth and families.
SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
You need to have a passion for serving court-involved youth in our community. You will also need skills in case management and trauma-informed care to be successful. Having an understanding of intersectionality as it applies to historically under-served communities will be helpful.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS YOUR SUCCESS
Having college coursework or a degree in social services, criminal justice, psychology, or counseling is helpful, along with experience in case management and working with youth in the court system.
BASIC FUNCTION
To monitor, direct and counsel juvenile offenders within the scope of a corrections or probation program.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* Formulates case management intervention plans and make recommendations for placement and referral of incarcerated and/or probationary individuals. Monitors court orders and diversion agreements for compliance. Formulates response to non-compliance that may include returning individual to court.
* Conducts and scores risk assessment interviews to systematically gather information about a client and family which indicates likelihood of re-offending, targets areas for change and measures outcomes of interventions; based upon the criminogenic needs of the client, develop intervention plans to decrease the risk factors and behaviors and enhance protective factors and behaviors; update risk assessment documentation as changes are made and/or at specific times as required.
* Leads, teaches and/or facilitates classes, clinics and programs for youth and/or parents offered by the Juvenile Court Services.
* Conducts one to one, parental, family and/or group counseling sessions; prepares cases and directs and/or participates in hearings for court appearances; reviews and keeps all caseload records.
* Mediates crises situations; monitors client behavior; assesses and interviews each individual for emotional, eligibility and/or legal needs for program participation. Conducts chemical dependency screenings, suicide and mental screens. Evaluates and determines classification of youth in detention.
* Enforces probation and/or program rules; serves legal rights documentation; administers and/or evaluates diagnostic tests; prepares reports on individuals from information gathered from various social service and legal professionals and agencies; prepares and completes required and related forms, records and documents.
* Confers with various boards, officials and professionals on status of probationary and/or incarcerated juveniles; monitors recreational and/or employment activities of offenders.
* Performs ongoing public relations work; trains volunteers; contacts past program participants to collect data for program evaluation; acts as liaison between clients and various components of the criminal justice system.
* Collects, monitors and processes urinalysis test.
* Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, social work, counseling, law and justice, or related field; PLUS, one (1) year experience in case planning, interviewing, service delivery, or counseling in a social service agency; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must…
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