Juvenile Counselor

This Job Posting closes at 11:59p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.

Please Note:

The Final date to receive applications may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Annual Pay Range: $69,125.30 - $87,367.09

Hourly Pay Range: $33.233318 - $42.003410

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

• Do you believe that all youth are capable of success?
• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth and their families?
• Do you have creative problem-solving skills?
• Do you enjoy working in a team environment?
• Do you have exceptional communication and organizational skills?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered "yes" to the questions above, we want you to join our team at the County's 24-hour Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center as a Juvenile Counselor 1. If selected for this position, you will be responsible for accepting custody of youth from police officials, assessing youth's needs and developing release plans. In this role, you will supervise a caseload of youth who are referred to the Juvenile Department for criminal charges.

One of the key components of this position is communicating with youth and their families.

We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in providing equitable juvenile justice, family support, intervention, and reformation services to youth, so they can repair harm to victims, experience positive change, and contribute to a safe, healthy and secure community. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience working with youth within juvenile justice, social work, education field or another related field
• At least one (1) year of experience working with at-risk youth
• Working knowledge and understanding of adolescent behavior and development
• Experience setting priorities and managing workload with minimal supervision
• Experience working with and having a positive rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal skills that translate into all of the following:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with emotional or upset individuals
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships both internally and externally
  • Ability to build rapport, engage youth and families, provide resources and positive connections to the community and pro-social activities
  • Independent decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to seek and apply feedback from supervisors as part of ongoing commitment to professional growth
  • Be detail-oriented, respectful of the needs and interests of others, assertive, accessible and approachable, and self-directed (able to work without close supervision)
  • Possess cultural awareness and the ability to work well with diverse groups of individuals
  • Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively and professionally

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or a related field
• Experience working with juvenile offenders in the juvenile justice system
• Case management experience working with youth
• Experience applying trauma informed practices with youth and families
• Experience applying the principles of Family Engagement while working with youth and their families
• Experience using screening and assessment tools related to mental health status and substance use
• Experience preparing for and presenting cases in court
• Experience partnering with other agencies to assist youth and families in being successful

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

• Incumbent may be required to participate in 24 hours/day emergency program services.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Initiates contact with youth referred to the department via police reports; interviews youth and their families; completes risk assessments, prepares formal accountability…