Pre-Charge Diversion Counselor
Full-Time Pre-Charge Diversion Counselor at St. Paul Youth Services
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: August 8, 2025
Industry: Human Services
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $58,000-62,000
Education Preferred: Yes
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Background: Case-by-Case Review
To Apply

Position Opening: Pre-Charge Diversion Counselor

Program: Pre-Charge Diversion

Hours: Full-Time or Consultant

Reports to: Director of Youth Services (Executive Director)

Close date: position will remain open until filled

Salary range: $58,000-$62,000 Annualized

Summary

The Pre-Charge Diversion Counselor provides community-based counseling, assessment/referral services, and community service coordination, to youth diverted from the juvenile justice system and their families.

Work Environment 

  • In-person/Remote Hybrid

To Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • St. Paul Youth Services is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. Candidates from underrepresented communities and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities 

Program Responsibilities

  • Deliver evidence-based Pre-Charge Diversion programs to parents and clients of St. Paul Youth Services.
  • Provide structured and standardized risk assessment evaluation to diversion clients and customize diversion intervention tailored to the needs of the client.
  • Develop and implement individualized diversion plans for all clients.
  • Work cooperatively with law enforcement, juvenile court, corrections, schools and human service agencies, etc.
  • Present educational workshops for diversion clients and their families.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Respond to all communication from clients, coworkers, or colleagues in a timely, responsive and professional manner. This includes voicemail, email, and program specific communication as designated.
  • Maintain and enhance your ability and skills by keeping current with pertinent research and program related literature, attending workshops and seminars, and taking advantage of work-related opportunities for learning on the job.

Documentation

  • Develop and maintain competency with basic computer programs and computerized data information system (Apricot) required to complete all functions and expectations of the organization and the specific program(s).
  • Maintain individual client records, and statistical information according to agency standards and specific program protocol.

Secondary  Responsibilities

  • Complete various tasks and perform miscellaneous projects as needed by management.

Qualifications

Job Specifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology or equivalent experience (Required)
  • Demonstrated success working with youth and families to achieve measurable outcomes (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work with youth and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Strong interpersonal skills and group presentation skills with the ability to relate well to a wide range of people
  • Ability to develop positive working relationships with law enforcement
  • Ability to work with resistant clients in a court diversion and/or restorative-justice model
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, self-motivation and the ability to work as a member of a team

Physical Requirements Necessary To Perform This  Job 

Applicant must be able to:

  • Maintain physical presence and/or remote presence for a full work day

St. Paul Youth Services

Contact: Sheila Regan
Phone 651-771-1301
Email consultant@spys.org
2100 Wilson Avenue
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55119
US
Transit: On bus line