Probation Counselor I
Probation Counselor I
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Position Description
TheSeattle Municipal Courts (SMC) mission is to provide a forum for people to resolve alleged violations of the law in a respectful independent and impartial manner. The Court is dedicated to advancing social justice issues by supporting personal structural and systemic change in our community and building a diverse workforce. The Court works collaboratively to realize the Citys vision of racial equity byparticipatingin theCity of Seattles Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI). Candidates with the ability to effectively work with multicultural communities committed to being respectful and impartial when addressing customer issues are encouraged to apply. SMC is a highly innovative and progressive court with a communitybased approach to judicial administration.
The Seattle Municipal Court is hiring aProbation Counselor 1 (PC1)to work as a key member of our ProbationServicesteam performing outofcustody and/or incustody probationary services for individuals who have been sentenced by the Municipal Court.
YOU WILL BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION IF YOU:Passionate about public service and eager to dive into new challenges with an abundance of energy urgency and positivity.
Understands systemic and institutional racism and motivated to work towards ending them.
Is an active listener with an empathic ear.
Is skilled in interviewing performing assessments andwritingreports for a highvolume caseload.
Aptitude to learning new systems/technology and approaches to probation. This includes leaning into pilot programs and being the first to implement new/innovative approaches to probation.
Enjoys working as part of a team in a fastpaced environment but can also make independent decisions and use discretionary judgment.
Job Responsibilities
Monitor a caseload of probationers (offenses include Impaired Driving Domestic Violence (DV)) and other misdemeanor offenses using a case management system that records documents and audits Probation work.
Monitor assess motivate and counsel probationers toward compliance with courtordered conditions related to substance abuse and addiction mental healthdomestic violence and other criminogenic behavior. Includes regular contact withprobations treatment providers community agencies and case and case managers and othercourts. Supervision may include other communitybased work.
Appear in court to testify and present findings during review and status hearings.
Administer drug and alcohol tests interpret and report out results to the Court client and treatment providers. Collaborate with all parties in developing traumainformed and therapeutic adjustments to probation monitoring and treatment programs prioritizing supportive rather than punitive responses to drug and alcohol use.
Develop a case plan refer probationer to community agencies/resources and provide crisis intervention/referrals.
Prepare andmaintainreportsincluding but not limited toreview status phase review (classification)dismissal and closure reports. Completepresentenceassessments and providerecommendationsthat guide disposition decisions related totreatment and supervision.Make community/site visits to community agencies and treatment providers when necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1 year of experience in probation or counselingAND aBachelor of Arts or Science degree that provides necessary education and skills in dealing with complex legal andhuman issues (e.g. Criminology Social Sciences Psychology etc.).
Current Washington State drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Additionally you will be prepared to take on this role if you have following experience commitments and skills:
Experience in:
Extensive experience inMisdemeanant orJuvenile supervision Child or Adult Welfare social work or nonprobation case managementroleswhere interaction with criminal justice involved clients was the primary focus of the position. Preference given to those currently employed in a desired qualified position or within the previous five years.
Proven ability to make decisions and use discretionary judgmentin accordance withARLJ 11 (a)(1).
Working with and involvement in community organizations group facilitation and collaboration with citizen groups and other governmental agencies.
A commitment to:
The belief that securing basic human needs therapeutic growth and the accomplishment of personal goals drives behavior change more so than punitive carceral responses to misdemeanor crime.
Supporting court divisions inidentifyingand achieving performance goals through the advancement of equity social justice diversity and inclusive practices.
Applying supportiveequitable and traumainformed principles to case management client interactions report writing and court testimony.
Developing an understanding and commitment to Court and department values and principles; showing that commitment in all clients partner and colleague interactions including client interviews and correspondence agency/provider communication court report writing and testimony case documentation and all other areas of work performed under the umbrella of Seattle Municipal Court and Probation Services.
Continued growth and development in the areas of traumainformed care harm reduction and motivational interviewing along with any other areas of professional competency the Court or department identifies as an area of practice to emphasize enhance or develop.
Skilled in:
Communicating both verbally and in writing with professionalism diplomacy and kindness with the Courts culturally diverse clients and staff.
Writing and testifying in a court or court setting to reports thatare required tomeet an evidentiary standard of proof.
Trauma Informed Care Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing.
Maintaining objectivity while working under pressure and in stressful situations.
Identifying assessing and acting on client needs/emergencies/crises to include utilizing deescalation techniques giving referrals providing motivation and making recommendations to the court.
Managing a highvolume workload/caseload withdemonstratedability to manage time andmaintainan organized workload.
Using MS Word Excel Outlook and Teams
Additional Information
Who may apply
This position is open to all individuals whoseexperience;skills and abilities are aligned with the qualifications as presented above. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation medical condition or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds toapply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Why Workatthe City
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior our personal commitments and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures unlearn the way things have always been done and provideequitableprocesses and services.If you share these values and meet the qualifications for this position we invite you to apply.
Hiring Process
In addition to completing your online application the following attachments arefor your application to be considered complete:
Resume
Cover Letter describing how your skills and experience align with stated job responsibilities and qualifications and how you would apply them to advance and support thecourtsRSJI mission.
Salary
The full salary range for this role is$48.39 $56.49 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression which is $48.39 hourly. Current City employees starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.
Work Environment
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their manager.
Benefits
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents.Additionalinformation about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:
Additional Information
A job offer is contingent upon successfully passing the courts background check. The background check includes a criminal history background review fingerprinting and reference checks.
This is a fulltime position working40hoursper week.
Employment Type
Full-Time
