Residential Counselor

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Job Type Regular

Pay Range $35.35 - $42.96 Hourly

Department Community Corrections

FLSA Exemption Status Non-Exempt

About the Opportunity Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring a Vocational Coordinator to join our team of Residential Counselors. Washington County’s Community Corrections Center is a 24‑hour, 7‑day‑per‑week minimum‑security facility. This 215‑bed facility provides justice‑involved individuals (JIIs) with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability, employment, and skill‑building.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments of JII's and formulate program and vocational transition plans.
• Work with JII's to establish personal goals and objectives related to education and employment.
• Provide life skills programming and direction for JII's.
• Conduct individual and group education sessions.
• Refer JII's to available community resources.
• Maintain written reports on JII's progress and complete caseload files including interviews, assessments, services, and probation progress.
• Conduct intake interviews and orient incoming JII's to the program, informing them about rules, policies, operations, and the disciplinary process.

Our ideal candidate has experience in case management and program development for individuals in residential settings. They are skilled in creating and facilitating individual and group activities, trainings, and sessions, with a strong understanding of evidence‑based practices in community corrections. They demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, approach their work with integrity, and are committed to fair treatment across the department and county.

They actively promote an environment that values living and working in a multicultural society. While not required, knowledge of the criminal justice system in Oregon and experience specific to coordinating or providing vocational services (education, employment) is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or a related field; one (1) year of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; OR
• Associate’s Degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or a related field; two (2) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent; four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.

Additional Position Specific Requirements

• Possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Successful completion of a background and criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules and Community Corrections Departmental procedures and guidelines.
• Successful completion of a psychological evaluation in accordance with Community Corrections Departmental procedures and guidelines.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by January 26, 2026.

Selection Process

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 and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Minimum Qualification Review: Human Resources will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Subject Matter Expert Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts who will review and score your answers. This process may take up to 2 weeks.

Panel Interview(s): Panel interviews will be scheduled for the top candidates who successfully pass the SME screening as soon as possible.

Conditional

Offer:

Human Resources will extend a conditional offer to our top candidate.…