Juvenile Probation Counselor I or II DOQ

Salary: $5,261.00/month (PC I) or $5,884.00/month (PC II) plus excellent benefits. First application review: August 28, 2026 (reviewed weekly thereafter).

Description

Responsible for providing supervision to youth in the community who have been placed on Formal and Informal Court Probation; monitoring youth and families for compliance with Formal Accountability Agreements or Formal Court Judgment and Dispositions; preparation of casework, including case plans; assess referral information in consultation with Deputy District Attorney; conduct interviews with youth and families; make an investigation of youth referred to juvenile division and report thereon to the court; be present in court representing the interest of the youth when the case is heard; furnish such information and assistance as is needed by the court including taking charge of a youth before and after a hearing as may be necessary and/or directed by the court.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Physically able to transport youth at all hours of the day or night
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using computers
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check which shows no criminal history that could directly impact ability to perform job
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test for this safety-sensitive position
• Knowledge of local community resources, especially community, judicial, and law enforcement leaders

Qualifications

PC I Requirements

• AA degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services
• Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct services to children/adolescents and families
• 4 years of experience providing direct services to children/adolescents and families may substitute for the AA degree requirement
• Must obtain basic certification by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association within 12 months of hire

PC II Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Probation Counselor, including basic and intermediate certification by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• CADC I, II, or III