THERAPEUTIC COURT CASE MONITOR

Job Description:

THERAPEUTIC COURT CASE MONITOR

Description

OVERVIEW


Kitsap County Juvenile and Family Court Services

The Juvenile Department of the Superior Court is committed to providing innovative, comprehensive, and effective services to youth, families, schools and the community within a quality work environment, by professional, caring staff.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapeutic Court Case Monitor. The incumbent will perform professional court services including program coordination and oversight for the Juvenile Treatment Courts. The incumbent will provide support services to the Court Services Officers and will assist in the compliance of court-ordered conditions of probation.

The successful applicant will have knowledge of the physiological, psychological, and social/cultural influences which affect youth behavior, and the methods and techniques of interviewing, monitoring, evaluating and assessing behavior. Our new team member must be able to maintain professional standards applicable to interaction and communication with at-risk youth, families, and agency representatives involved in cases.

This position is funded under the Mental Health Treatment Tax and continued employment is based upon that annual award.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or closely related field AND
• One year of juvenile social work, court services, or counseling support related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge skills and ability to perform the work will be accepted.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Juvenile Justice/Offender work experience is preferred.
• Previous work experience coordinating programs for high-risk youth is preferred.
• Previous case management recordkeeping experience is preferred.

If education is used to meet the requirements for this position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

Driving Requirements

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
  • Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which will include fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Pass the criminal background check including fingerprinting and DSHS screening
• Pass a job-related polygraph test and a psychological examination

Within twelve months of appointment:

• Must successfully complete the Juvenile Service Academy

OTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire, and must submit a copy of State employment driving abstract to verify eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
• Must pass annual criminal and DSHS background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Must satisfy the training requirements established by RCW 43.101.220 and the Criminal Justice Training Commission

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The duties in this position are performed in an office setting utilizing standard office equipment, client's homes, or courtroom setting
• May be required to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Incumbents may be exposed to hostile individuals while in the courtroom setting
• Incumbents may be exposed to unsanitary conditions in client's homes.
• Incumbents may be exposed to animals in client's homes (i.e. dogs or cats).

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Monitor, observe, and document behavior of youths involved in the treatment courts.
• Assist youth in complying with court-ordered conditions of probation and/or school attendance requirements.
• Communicate rules and expectations to youth and family.
• Assist in urinalysis collection for testing.
• Provide transportation of ITC and Juvenile Drug Court participants to activities.
• Work with school officials to obtain information on attendance, conduct, academic performance, behavioral issues, and to explore solutions.
• Participate in pre-court meetings and hearings for drug court and individualized treatment court.
• Participate in team meetings concerning youth and consult with supervisor and professional staff regarding alternative plans of action.
• Prepare reports and present to the court regarding program and issues related to youth participation.
• Collect data; compile, analyze, and maintain records for each case.
• Provide supervision, direction, and guidance to juveniles participating in off-site programs.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308-JC. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Overtime

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Juvenile Courts collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$33.07 - $42.30 Hourly