Juvenile Probation Supervisor

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Why This is a Great Opportunity:
Do you want to be on the front line of change? Of taking our current efforts to the next level, so that young people are prepared for successful transition into adulthood? Do you want to advocate within the system for change that impacts individuals while supporting the development of strong communities?

Pierce County Juvenile Court is an innovative leader in the youth justice field. It is home to where reform policies, practices, and programs are nationally recognized. Pierce County Juvenile Court was one of two sites in the nation to be selected to implement Probation Transformation in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Juvenile Court system is proud to be a national leader in working with young people and families to address systemic racism and improve outcomes for all people in our community. Even with the successes in our reform journey, we know that there is more work to do as the structure of our current system is designed to produce disparate outcomes for BIPOC children and families, as well as marginalized communities.

Your passion for leading with compassion, listening, supporting, empowering, providing resources and advocacy to young people and families, will be valued here. We welcome and embrace your diverse perspective and talents. We believe people and systems can change, and together, we will make a powerful impact in the community.

Our Guiding Principles
We Practice Gratitude: Put relationships first and be thankful; a readiness to show appreciation for others and return kindness.
We Value Differences: Appreciate and embrace differences in opinions, cultures, and experiences.
We Maintain a Growth Mindset: Effort and perseverance are important; giving and receiving feedback is critical to improving skills and establishing grit. The focus is on the process; outcomes will follow.
We Choose Courage Over Comfort: Willing to face challenging tasks and engage in difficult conversations with grace. We support each other in all times.
We Practice Authenticity: Be genuine, speak your truth, and seek understanding of experiences that differ from your own.

How to be Successful in the Role:
We are looking for a supervisor who will build and sustain positive relationships by coaching, supporting, and mentoring a team of talented professionals that work directly with young people and families. You will support and supervise an exceptional team that is responsible for promoting behavior change, connection to community and restoration. Responding to situations that arise through a trauma informed lens and with a compassionate approach will also contribute to your success in this role.

We pride ourselves on teamwork so we need someone who will cultivate an environment of respect, trust, and fairness, where all staff can be respected and appreciated so they can thrive in their role.

Ability to work in a high conflict environment and remain strength-based while supporting the staff (that work with young people) while moving forward in a way that leads to positive outcomes for young people and families.

Ability to think critically, challenge assumptions, combat bias and advocate through the lens/values of the young people and families you serve, even when they may differ from your own.

Supervise others and be culturally humble and responsive.Write and speak in a persuasive way.Respond to situations that arise and to individuals through a trauma informed and anti-racist lens.Secondary trauma is a reality in our work.

The ability to be mindful and be healthy will ensure long term success in the field of youth justice.Strategic Responsibilities and Values:You should be adaptable, forward-thinking, trauma informed, and compassionate to supervise a team of professionals that maintain the safety, security, and well-being of young people under the jurisdiction of Pierce County Juvenile Court.

You should support the vision of a safe, connected community where all young people and families are supported and empowered to build on their strengths, so that they can reach their full potential.

You should instill hope in those you serve through creating goals, finding pathways, and believing in the possibility of change.Your Future in the Role: As the justice system continues to improve and reform, we welcome forward thinking, creative, and compassionate people who thrive working in ever-changing and innovative environments.

You will have the opportunity for professional development, leadership, and training, as well as creating many connections within child welfare, education, mental health, community resources, substance use disorder, poverty and other areas that impact the young people and families we serve.

Click here to watch a short video highlighting the transformative work of Pierce County Juvenile Court: https://youtu.be/E-YZEVzoeM8 Core Daily Responsibilities:Pierce County Juvenile Court probation department is committed to making a powerful contribution to the health and safety of our community.

Through a race equity and inclusion focus, we envision a safe, connected community where all young people and families are supported and empowered to build on their strengths so they can reach their potential.

By actively engaging with young people and families, we are building positive and trusting relationships that best advocate for the needs of our families.

Our role is to ensure families and young people are well informed throughout their interaction with the court and receive the right resources and support to be successful.

Subsequently, every youth and family should feel valued and empowered throughout their experience and enabled to transition successfully into the community.

Supervises work of an assigned unit of professional probation staff; assigns cases and monitors workflow; prepares performance appraisals on subordinates; develops job descriptions and standards of performance; recommends resolution of employee grievances; recommends and executes disciplinary action; provides in-house training as necessary.Investigates more complex case assignments and prepares appropriate court reports; conducts meetings with parents, juvenile offenders and probation staff to resolve disputes or complaints; contacts other social service agencies to arrange treatment plans.Confers with administrative superiors to interpret laws and regulations, draft policies and procedures, and make staffing decisions; coordinates with other supervisory personnel to achieve optimum workflow.Reviews work of the team for conformance with statutory requirements and internal policies and procedures.Conducts performance evaluations and develop performance measures and standardsPerforms the work of a Juvenile Probation Counselor 2 as required.To view the full classification/job description, click here.

Qualifications Qualifications:Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in social work or human services field, counseling, criminal justice and juvenile systems, social or behavior sciences or related field ANDTwo years of work experience at a level equivalent to a Juvenile Probation Counselor 2 ORSubstituting, on a month-for month basis, graduate level course work in a discipline directly related to the requirements of the position for a maximum of one year of the experience requirement.Special Requirements: A valid Washington State driver’s license may be required when travel is required of the position.

Employees in this classification may be required to work varied shift schedule and is subject to 24-hours On-Call status.

Persons filling this position must satisfy the training requirements established by RCW 43.101.220 and the Criminal Justice Training Commission.Satisfactory physical condition is required as indicated by a County-approved physical examination.Ability to successfully complete a Pierce County background investigation and polygraph exam is required prior to employment.

Additional Information To be considered for this opportunity please:1) Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.2) Attach the following documents to your online application: College transcripts or college diplomaOther documents which you feel would facilitate this process or assist us in determining your suitability for the position.

Examples: job performance evaluations, awards, certificates, decorations, etc.Other Important Information:If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any Work Source location and use their computers.Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written and/or oral examinations, performance examinations, and interviews.

Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application.

You will be contacted once an outcome has been reached. We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process.

E-mails from piercecounty.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner.

As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information.

Be prepared to spend an hour or two entering the required information. It may be helpful to you if you print the announcement, gather the information, then enter the information.

In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?