County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Juvenile Correctional Counselor I

Salary:  $70,022.88 - $85,112.75 Annually

Closing Date: 6/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Do you have experience as a group counselor or providing case management for youth? Begin your rewarding career as a Juvenile Correctional Counselor with the County of Sonoma. Multiple positions are open! 

The Juvenile Correctional Counselor (JCC) I position offers a challenging and rewarding start to a career helping our community's youth. In addition to learning the fundamental principles of the juvenile justice system, JCCs have the unique opportunity to use their skills to directly and positively influence the course of a young person's life. As a JCC I, you will perform a wide variety of duties related to the care, guidance, and supervision of juveniles residing at Juvenile Hall. Responsibilities include:

•  Communicating directly with detained youths on an individual or group basis and mentoring, counseling, and applying crisis intervention skills

•  Directly supervising youth in daily activities such as hygiene, meals, school, physical exercise, structured programs, leisure time, and visitation

•  Maintaining on-going security checks and overseeing and directing the activities of youth offenders detained in Probation facilities

•  Performing minor clerical duties, including data entry into justice system databases

•  Transporting youth to and from various locations

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

•  Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Juvenile Correctional Counselor II (up to $99,284 annually)

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•  Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities

•  Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•  Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.