Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Juvenile Probation Counselor Supervisor. The Court is Washington state’s largest general jurisdiction trial court, handling civil matters, domestic matters, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, and appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, King County Superior Court is nationally recognized for innovation. The court’s mission is to equitably serve the diverse public by administering justice through accessible, inclusive, and unbiased forums for the fair, understandable, and timely resolution of legal matters. This position is responsible for supervising, coordinating and guiding professional and support staff in providing a variety of probation services to troubled juveniles and their families. The incumbent will play a critical role in Superior Court’s ability to serve the community. It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments. Work location: This position is located at 451 SW 10th Street, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of onsite and remote work. Employees must reside in Washington State and within reasonable distance of their King County Superior Court worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Work schedule and terms: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. This is a full-time position working a standard 40-hour workweek. The workweek is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional materials required: Please include a resume and letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter. Applications that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are: 1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application. 2) Attach multiple documents/files in the attachment section. The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level. Supervise professional counselors as well as support staff. Supervise, review, evaluate and coordinate daily operations such as caseload management, electronic social files and computer systems. Lead and participate in organization change, including development and implementation of new processes and collaboration in support of innovative efforts. Act as resource to assist counselors with complex cases. Serve as Quality Assurance Specialist for Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) and Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP). Develop and oversee procedures to ensure effective unit operations. Coordinate and monitor treatment contracts. Maintain liaison with courts, law enforcement, schools and community agencies. Provide orientation, training and evaluate lower-level staff. Gather and analyze data and prepare complex correspondence and reports. Provide input for departmental/divisional policy affecting program. Develop and supervise special projects. Participate in Juvenile Probation Supervisors meetings. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in human or social services, social work, psychology or a closely related field and four years’ experience in counseling, casework planning, and providing social services for juvenile offenders. A master’s degree in social services or criminal justice and previous supervisory experience is preferred. Working knowledge of Case Management Assessment Process (CMAP), Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) and motivational interviewing are preferred. Knowledge of court operations procedures and processes. Demonstrated ability to work with youth and families from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Must have knowledge of counseling theories and methods, and skill in interviewing techniques. Knowledge of community resources, adolescents and child development. Experience in computer software applications including word processing, and database management. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the candidate needed for this or other roles. Special requirements: Finalists must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation, a polygraph examination and reference check. A valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to travel throughout the County by alternate means is required. Selection process Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews. Union membership Positions in this classification are represented by Local 2084SC-Supervisors of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees. King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation. 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