Juvenile Court Counselor/Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee

Role Overview

• Provide intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles within a continuum of services that provides care and control.
• Divert from court those youth whose risk levels and needs can be met through diversion plans without formal court intervention.
• Make recommendations to court based on assessments that can include secure detention, if warranted.
• Provide case management as part of supervision, for youths on probation to assure the delivery of appropriate services while assuring compliance with court orders.
• Provide aftercare, case management and post-release supervision to juveniles returning to the community following a commitment to a youth development center.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience;
• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience.
• Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.

Benefits

• State Benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement
• Health insurance