County of Sonoma
Juvenile Correctional Counselor IV
Salary: $98,804.26 - $120,113.76 Annually
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Take the Next Step in Your Probation Career And Become a Juvenile Correctional Counselor IV with the County of Sonoma!
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 flexible work arrangements and 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
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays per year
• 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 $940, 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
About the Position
As the first line, working supervisors, Juvenile Correctional Counselor IVs (JCC IVs) are responsible for the supervision, direction, training, and evaluation of staff in one or more units within Juvenile Hall. They oversee the work performance of Juvenile Correctional Counselors at the I, II, and III levels on assigned shifts, and are accountable for the actions and decisions of their team. JCC IVs also provide individual and group counseling for juveniles in their assigned unit. Additional responsibilities include:
• Providing consultation and expertise in complex incidents or case planning
• Ensuring that department initiatives are performed properly by line staff
• Representing the department when communicating with the public, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders
• Ensuring that adequate staffing levels are maintained while considering staff vacation, sick, and leave coverage
• Proofreading and editing incident reports
• Following Title 15 regulations and county/department policies and procedures
• Evaluating the performance of subordinate Juvenile Correctional Counselors and composing performance evaluations
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities, the ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve while working with criminal justice stakeholders, as well as the ability to perform accurately and efficiently under pressure. Additionally, they will possess many of the following:
• The ability to work autonomously with little direct oversight, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines
• Strong cultural competency in working with diverse backgrounds/ethnicities as well as experience working with marginalized populations
• Significant experience utilizing justice and court systems, and assessment and case management tools
• The ability to collaborate with peers, clients, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and other agencies/partners
• Knowledge and experience working with evidence-based programming practices/concepts
• Experience reading and interpreting court reports and documentation
• The ability to build rapport and develop quality interpersonal relationships with assigned staff
• Leadership qualities, emotional intelligence, empathy, and patience
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
