The Washington County Juvenile Services Department is seeking a full-time Juvenile Services Supervisor to lead the Juvenile Beaverton and Hillsboro Community Supervision Team. These teams work within the Juvenile Department buildings located in Hillsboro, Oregon. The Juvenile Services Department is guided by the core values of teamwork, excellence, and integrity, along with its five (5) drivers: assessing and responding to risk and needs, engaging clients, engaging the communities of our clients, using data to guide decision-making, and staff development.
The Juvenile Services Supervisor will provide leadership in the day-to-day operations of each of these teams ensuring divisional goals and objectives are met. If you are interested in working within the Juvenile Court system, can motivate and lead team members and enjoy the challenges of a high-paced environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time, in person, 40-hour per week position, working during normal business hours Monday through Friday.
The ideal candidate will be:
- skilled in providing services to youth
- a positive team player with excellent collaborative and communication skills
- able to support a workplace with a great deal of activity and movement
- able to support multiple projects at once
- an excellent leader
- organized and detail oriented
- experience in support multi-system collaboratives
- experience in leading the work of others
- knowledge of evidence-based interventions with youth
- able to work in a fast-paced environment and utilizing quick decision-making skills
- able to quickly problem solve and seek support when needed
- able to create a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace equity, diversity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
- able to support case reviews and audits and give support and guidance
- have strong interpersonal skills with a strong ability to speak publicly and collaborate with system partners
- embrace the juvenile department core values and our five (5) drivers
Why Washington County?Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
The Juvenile Services Department’s Supervisor – Beaverton/Hillsboro Region is responsible for the supervision of high-risk youth in the community, including youth on probation and being diverted from the court system. Staff are responsible for maintaining court ordered condition to protect public safety and work to restore victims. Juvenile Counselors support youth through the brokering of services that include connection to behavioral health services, skill building to strengthen protective factors in the home and community as well as to mitigate risk factors, connect with school district staff to enhance the educational experience of youth, and support youth in developing positive pro-social behaviors and the skills to continue to be successful within the community. Staff regularly work in the community with youth and their families as well as in the courtroom setting. This position will be supervising and supporting the staff supervising youth in the Beaverton/ Hillsboro regions of Washington County.
For a full listing of duties, please see the job classification here: Juvenile Services Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, corrections, psychology, or a related field; AND three (3) years of experience in social work, juvenile, or conciliation counseling. Experience must include caseload management and one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience over staff or project-based activities; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, social work, corrections, psychology, or a related field; AND five (5) years of experience in social work, juvenile, or conciliation counseling. Experience must include caseload management and one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience over staff or project-based activities; OR
- Associate’s Degree in counseling, social work, corrections, psychology, or a related field; AND seven (7) years of experience in social work, juvenile, or conciliation counseling. Experience must include caseload management and one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience over staff or project-based activities; OR
- Nine (9) years of experience in social work, juvenile, or conciliation counseling. Experience must include caseload management and one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience over staff or project-based activities.
Preferred Qualification:
Though not required to apply, preference will be given to candidates who have bilingual skills.
Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements:
- Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
- Completion of a criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Clinical social work or counseling license preferred.