Juvenile Probation Counselor l

Location: Port Townsend, WA

About the role

Jefferson County, WA is seeking a Juvenile Probation Counselor. Responsibilities include the supervision, counseling and case management of dual caseloads consisting of both juvenile offenders and non-offender referrals.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk and needs assessments
• Create case management plans identifying target behaviors and associated interventions for referral purposes
• Provide 24/7 detention screening
• Make recommendations to the court, including providing pre-sentence investigation reports
• Serve in early intervention programs such as diversion, or non-offender programs such as at-risk youth, child in need of services, and truancy matters
• Participate in any/all Juvenile Court functions including:
  • Therapeutic courts
  • Evidence-based programs
  • Community service
  • Field visits
  • Community team efforts
  • Victim-offender mediation
  • Detention services
  • Early intervention programs
  • Community truancy boards
• Comply with all associated quality assurance programs

Requirements

Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, law and justice, or closely related field; and one year related experience and/or training in the areas of case management, youth counseling, social work, trauma-informed services, supervising or directing youth group activities; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience; OR
• In process of completing education and equivalent combination of experience

Pay

This is a Grade 31 range $32.98-$40.57 per hour, depending on qualifications. Starting pay is typically $32.98 per hour.

Benefits

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• Union position with full benefits including dental and vision
• Retirement provided through Washington State DRS
• 12 days of vacation to start
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bereavement leave
• Benefits provided in accordance with UFCW contract provisions

Posted July 17, 2026. Open until filled.