Juvenile Counselor 2

Juvenile Counselor 2

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

This job posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, June 1st, 2026. Please note: The application deadline 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.

Hourly pay range: $35.432637 - $44.991225. 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 the aptitude to show compassion and encouragement while providing structure and accountability? Do you have creative problem solving 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 as a Juvenile Counselor 2 at the Clackamas County Juvenile Department. As a Juvenile Counselor 2, you will play a critical role in providing case management and supervision services for youth referred for criminal charges, use of alcohol and/or other illegal drugs which may include pre-adjudicated or post-disposition youth placed on probation. Responsibilities for this position will include completing/updating risk and need assessments to guide case planning recommendations, and/or ongoing case management and supervision of youth placed on probation by the Court. This position is responsible for presenting before the Court: status updates to the case, recommendations for supervision, available resources, placement options, case closure, and any ongoing significant events regarding the case. You will develop case plans designed to reduce criminal activity and further escalation into the juvenile justice system through developmentally appropriate interventions. You will also develop and supervise safety plans and monitor treatment progress. Another major component of this position is to engage participants and their families in services that will empower them to make better choices, encourage healthy family functioning, reduce youth substance use and delinquent behavior and promote public safety.

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 experienced individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal communication and organized skills that will allow us to improve, develop, and enhance our operations.

Required minimum qualifications/transferable skills:

• A minimum of two (2) years of case management experience working with at-risk youth
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience partnering with families to address the at-risk behaviors of their youth.
• A minimum of two (2) years conducting risk and needs assessment & initiating appropriate levels of intervention and services.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience developing case plans, applying evidence based practices, case management principles, and/or managing behavior of youth in the community.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience maintaining discipline and orderly conduct among youth
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of adolescent development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with emotional or upset individuals
• Strong interpersonal skills that translate into all of the following:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships both internally and externally
• Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively, and professionally and maintain composure in difficult, stressful and quickly emerging situations
• Ability to work well independently, as well as having a collaborative, team-oriented approach to work
• Exercising tact, good judgment and diplomacy, especially while working with people who are experiencing extreme emotions
• Strong active/reflective listening skills
• Develop supportive and constructive relationships with youth and families

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who:

• Creates a respectful and safe environment by promoting a working environment and culture in which employees and all the youth, families, and victims we serve feel physically and emotionally safe and able to express themselves without repercussion.
• Is committed to serving diverse populations, and recognizes that all youth, families, and the victims we serve must be treated with dignity and respect, and must not experience discrimination, bias, or a lack of equity in services. These diverse populations include but are not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, and national origins; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people; individuals with physical or mental disability; people of all ages, religions, genders, political affiliations, veterans, and people of various socio-economic statuses.
• Embodies "SPIRIT" by demonstrating a commitment to the Clackamas County core values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in their work (Clackamas County Core Values).
• Builds (Cultivates) Relationships by sustaining cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders, in order to work toward shared goals.
• Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration through team unity by working effectively towards a shared goal, encourages sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of the diverse youth, families, and victims we serve.
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself, herself or themselves to a high standard of professional, honest and objective behavior in all dealings with or about youth, families, victims, stakeholders, community partners and service providers. Maintains professional relationships and appropriate social, emotional and physical boundaries at all times with the youth and families the Juvenile Department is entrusted to serve.
• Seeks to Problem Solve as evidence by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifies alternative strategies bringing a solution-focused approach to address challenging or difficult solutions.
• Engages in Self-Management as evidenced by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve the individual's own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks and personnel
• Displays Creativity and Innovation by generating new ideas and takes initiative in improving services, processes, programs and products
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself, herself or themselves to a high standard of professional, honest and objective behavior in all dealings with or about youth, families, victims, stakeholders, community partners and service providers. Maintains professional relationships and appropriate social, emotional and physical boundaries at all times with the youth and families the Juvenile Department is entrusted to serve.
• Professional Communication demonstrated by self-awareness, respect for others, empathy, situation appropriateness and professionalism when communicating verbally, non-verbally and in writing.
• Honors Confidentiality in compliance with privacy laws, business needs, including all juvenile matters, and employee/team relations, using only for the purpose required to fulfill employment obligations.
• Seeks to Problem Solve as evidence by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifies alternative strategies bringing a solution-focused approach to address challenging or difficult solutions.
• Engages in Self-Management as evidenced by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve the individual's own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks and personnel
• Displays Creativity and Innovation by generating new ideas and takes initiative in improving services, processes, programs and products
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself, herself or themselves to a high standard of professional, honest and objective behavior in all dealings with or about youth, families, victims, stakeholders, community partners and service providers. Maintains professional relationships and appropriate social, emotional and physical boundaries at all times with the youth and