Job Summary
Clark County Juvenile Court Statement of Values
At our core we believe the power of Diversity enriches everyone. Diversity brings a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We strive to create and maintain a working and service environment that is safe, inclusive, equitable and welcoming. To this end we will treat all people with dignity and respect. If you do not share our values, please do not apply. Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ communities, who are historically underrepresented in the law and justice profession are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Description
The Juvenile Court has an opening for a Juvenile Services Associate.
This position assists in maintaining community safety through the supervision and support of youth on court ordered release while awaiting adjudication. Associates ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of release through phone contacts and field visits, supervise youth assigned to Alternative Programs in lieu of Detention and provide the court with a report reviewing program compliance. This position provides supervision of youth 7 days a week between the hours of 08:00am and 9:00pm. Assigned work hours will include weekends, evenings, or a combination.
This is a non-represented position.
Applications will be accepted until an adequate number of applications are received. First review of applications will be May 30th, 2024.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Requires two (2) years of experience in Criminal Justice or closely allied field, post-secondary education, or training in the social and behavioral sciences or in Criminal Justice may be substituted for up to eighteen (18) months of required experience: a bachelor's degree is desirable. Other combinations of education or experience, which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work, may be considered.
Additional qualifications include:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, motor vehicle operator's license and required insurance.
• Must be available and willing to work evenings and weekends .

Knowledge of : Complex office procedures; writing rules including spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar; filing and record-keeping procedures; computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe; supply ordering, and customer service.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with youth and families, school officials, personnel of other juvenile related agencies, and within a team environment; master unit processes and procedures; operate standard office equipment, computer software applications, telephones, fax and copy machines; ability to create documents, reports, and correspondence from rough draft or oral instruction; ability to interpret detailed written procedures, effectively research and solve problems; apply sound judgment in making decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations; interact professionally with the public; diffuse difficult or highly charged situations; follow oral and written instructions; effectively work with persons from all levels in the organization and diverse backgrounds including age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Examples of Duties
Additional Job Description:

• Maintain community safety by aiding parents/guardians in supervising youth while they are in the community on Court ordered release.
• Complete random daily phone and face-to-face contacts in the community, documenting the youth's compliance for court review.
• Assist youth in successfully remaining in the community while awaiting further Court intervention/services.
• Increase youth and family's community connections by providing resource referrals and assistance in linking youth with needed services.
• Work with youth and parents/guardians to increase positive communication and conflict resolution strategies, improving the likelihood of youth successfully remaining in the community.
• Detention Alternatives Associates will provide a synopsis of youth's performance on CSP and provide it to the Court at the youth's arraignment/review.
• Supervise and engage with youth assigned to the Weekend and Extended Weekend Reporting programs.
• Increase offender competency by providing supervised community-based educational, recreational, and skills-building programming.
• Increase youths' positive connections to the community through participation in Restorative Community Service projects.
• Performs other work as required.

Selection Process

• Application, Resume, and Cover Letter :

Application Review (Pass/Fail) - An on-line application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview : The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Employment References :
Reference checks will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.
Background Check :
Finalist must successfully pass a background check as required by RCW 43.43.830.
Driving Abstract:
Finalist will be required to provide a copy of their Driving Abstract for review by Risk Management.
Salary Grade
M3.6
Salary Range
$23.66 - $30.76- per hour
Close Date
Open Until Filled Recruiter
Irene Catherine Chrest
Email:
Irene.Chrest@clark.wa.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Employee Benefits and additional compensation
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Retirement Information
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.