Juvenile Counselor I, Variable Hour

We are actively recruiting for a pool of candidates to fill several variable hour Juvenile Counselor I vacancies within Juvenile Services. The vacancies are within Harkins House Basic Residential Facility and Custody Services.

Variable hour Juvenile Counselor I's work a variety of shifts dependent on programming needs. They are an essential part of the team and cover vacation, callouts, scheduled leaves and time-off requests for full-time employees. The hours for this position are variable and include mornings, swings, overnights, holidays and weekend shifts up to 20-hours per week.  
 
HARKINS HOUSE

Harkins House is a basic residential facility that is designed to provide residential care services based on an individual’s needs. Harkins House serves youth 12–17 years of age while providing individual and group skills training, recreational activities, counseling, and the opportunity to participate in a culinary arts program. Youth in the program are pending 

alleged violations of the law or are on probation.

CUSTODY SERVICES
The Custody Services unit is available 24 hours a day to respond to law enforcement.  Staff assigned to this unit are responsible for receiving calls from police agencies that have juveniles in custody, gather information and make decisions about immediate custody of youth. They are responsible for crisis intervention, safety and security within the Custody Services holding area, and court rooms.  Staff conduct secure transports to various appointments within the community, the state and out of state when required.  Staff also conduct secure transports to and from the Donald E. Long Detention facility and the Yamhill County Detention facility for Court hearings, Electronic Monitoring Intakes and Harkins House intakes. 

The current vacancies are variable hour positions, however, this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, variable hour and limited-duration vacancies that may become available in the next six (6) months within Juvenile Services. To learn more about the services and programs we provide, please visit our website: Juvenile Services.

Variable Hour positions are at-will and hours are limited to 20 hours per week. These positions are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony.  We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

For a full listing of job duties, see our job classification here: Juvenile Counselor 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND completion of a one-year practicum OR one (1) year of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families; OR
• An Associate's degree in criminal justice, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or field applicable to the practice of juvenile justice; AND three (3) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families; OR
• Five (5) years of supervised work experience in the counseling of juveniles and families.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements

• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Completion of a criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Some positions may require oral and written fluency in another language.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Background Check
This position requires that you successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, post job offer.

Department of Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Requirement
Driving a motorized vehicle is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting appropriate DMV documentation, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.