Great Place to Work
Our Probation Services team is currently looking for a Case Manager to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members working in a Probation Services Case Manager classification.
In District Court, we strongly believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other.
We celebrate diversity, because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities.
We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness.
We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships.
Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What’s in it for You?
At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and belonging. Find your calling with us!
• Our employees participate in various internal focus groups and workshops dedicated to process improvement and innovation. This gives us a voice in how we accomplish great things in service to our community.
• We also celebrate our achievements and create happy moments because we value personal wellbeing. Having fun matters!
• Our workforce leads a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Council. This gives us opportunities and empowers us to leave a mark in the world in specific and profound ways.
• We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please visit here.
• We provide additional compensation for employees required by their positions to use a second language in the course of their responsibilities. Employees certified to provide bilingual services receive an additional pay premium of fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period.
• We offer a hybrid remote work schedule upon completing fifty percent of the probationary period (currently with up to two remote days per week).
This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).
Serving in a Probation Services Case Manager capacity, you will be responsible for performing case manager work in probation with a team of case managers in the Therapeutic Court Unit. Some of these duties include interviewing, counseling, and investigative work with offenders. Responsibilities will include conducting risk assessments, collection of urinalysis, client reporting, filing probation violations, creating case plans, and using a case management system. Specifically you will be responsible for providing case management work in a variety of Therapeutic Court units.
Daily contacts are made with offenders, office staff, court and law enforcement employees and collateral agencies. Purpose of contacts is to provide, clarify or obtain facts or information directly related to the work being performed. Assessment, training and counseling offenders is a substantial element of work in this position. Case Manager will be a member of the Therapeutic Court team and attending staffing, court and events supporting the program.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
This positions requires a Bachelor’s degree; and a combination of experience and specialized training which includes a minimum of one (1) year in criminal justice, counseling, or supervision of offenders.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Success in this position requires:
Selection Process:
Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their experience in probation or the criminal justice field; or be able to explain and demonstrate transferrable skills and experience as it applies to the position. Cover Letter must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Please include the Recruitment Number in the file name (i.e., Cover LetterXXXXXX.doc). Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.
Transcript: Please provide a transcript providing proof of completion of a Bachelors Degree from your attended University.
Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Background and Reference check: Must pass a background check and provide references, including verification of education. A Driver’s License is also required.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Local 11.9
$30.44 - $41.09- per hour
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.