Juvenile Correctional Counselor I

Juvenile Correctional Counselor I

$5,835 - $7,092/Monthly*

Make a lasting impact as a Juvenile Correctional Counselor at Sonoma County Juvenile Hall!

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

Ideal candidates will possess experience providing services and support to individuals with diverse backgrounds, working with challenging populations (i.e. youth/adults with mental health conditions, youth/adult offenders, troubled youth), and/or experience applying evidence-based programming practices/concepts.

To be considered for these positions, applicants must be willing to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Juvenile Correctional Counselors are Peace Officers as defined by Penal Code Section 830.5, and must successfully complete the Board of State and Community Corrections Juvenile Correctional Counselor Core Course within one year of appointment. Incumbents must also successfully complete Penal Code 832 training within one year of appointment.

Effective 5/8/23, individuals who possess United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien, OR have the legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law, will be considered to meet the citizenship minimum standards for this position.  

*Salary is negotiable within the established range 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. Apply by 12/18/25