What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Probation Counselor position at Umatilla County?
Juvenile Probation Counselor I or II DOQ
SALARY: I = $5,261.00/month or II - $5884.00 - Plus Excellent Benefits
CLOSING: Open Until Filled - First review August 28, 2026 (reviewed weekly thereafter)
DEPARTMENT: Community Justice - Juvenile Division
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 which 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
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 Service
- 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
Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at https://umatilla.casellehire.com/job. Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.
Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,261.00 - $5,884.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,261 - $5,884