Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe andhealthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (JRC2) at Ridgeview Community Facility, a minimum security juvenile rehabilitation community facility serving adjudicated youth in Yakima, WA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive case management, counseling, transition and reentry planning, and community accountability for an assigned caseload of youth preparing to return to their homes and communities. You will work within a developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant framework while supporting youth in building the real-world skills they need to succeed.
The Opportunity:
As a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2, you will work directly with youth and their families in both structured facility settings and the broader community. You will manage an active caseload, facilitate treatment groups, develop community resources, and support youth in generalizing skills learned in the facility to real-world environments such as schools and worksites. This position operates under general supervision and works a rotating schedule that may include day, swing, or graveyard shifts on weekdays and weekends.
If you are someone who leads with warmth, is skilled at building trust with young people, and is committed to rehabilitation and successful reentry, we want to hear from you.
Some of what you'll do:
Required qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree, AND one year of experience working with at-risk or justice system-involved youth as a case manager, counselor, probation or parole officer, or in a social service capacity planning, directing, supervising, or facilitating interventions with at-risk or juvenile system youth or a related field.
OR
One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor Assist (JRCA) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (JRC1).
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five years.
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
Incumbents must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor certification.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:https://wfse.org/.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).
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Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's PreferenceMUSTattach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Pleaseblackout (redact)t he social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible,click here.
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