Community Justice Specialist, On Call
Job Description
SummaryABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The mission of the Juvenile Community Justice department is to reduce risk, repair harm and create opportunity. The juvenile division operates the following programs: Juvenile Detention, Juvenile Field Services, including: Probation, Informal Supervision, Community Service and Juvenile Behavioral Health. We adhere to evidence-based practices in all decision making, aspire to a continuous learning and improvement culture, utilize restorative justice practices and promote structural equity for our clients, community and staff.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position provides orientation and oversight for youth coming in and staying in the detention facility. Staff assist youth in making the initial adjustment to the facility or program; assist in the intake process; provides ongoing direction to youth using cognitive behavioral interventions; facilitates group and acts as a positive role model. Staff utilize trauma-informed care, equity and inclusion, de-escalation skills and safety practices to create and ensure a safe and structured environment that creates opportunity for youth to reduce risky behaviors and repair harm.
Staff may need to deal effectively with hostile, angry or confused youth, and gain their confidence and cooperation while maintaining appropriate boundaries; maintain a safe and secure environment; and recognize threats to the security of the facility. May need to physically restrain hostile and aggressive youth to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Be able to work all shifts (day, swing and graveyard), while balancing and managing optimum levels of rest, wellness and physical/mental/emotional health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively engage & support youth with trauma history and emotional regulation difficulties.
- Create safe environment for staff and youth by adhering to policy & practices.
- Communicate and collaborate within a team effectively.
Knowledge of or experience with:
- Adolescent behavior.
- Residential or correctional settings.
- Cognitive Behavioral Techniques.
- Entering data into computerized database programs accurately and timely.
- Facilitating conflict resolution.
- Accepting, internalizing and applying feedback.
- Work a graveyard shift and be willing to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Be required to work any shift (day, swing and graveyard), including Saturday and Sunday on a regular basis.
- Have no control as to which days or shifts you are available to you to work including weekends, evenings or holidays.
- Sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Walk, stoop, bend crawl, kneel, reach, lift, grasp, talk, hear, see, and climb stairs multiple times per shift.
- Work in a room with subdued or low lighting.
- Be unable to smoke or chew tobacco at your work site at any time.
- Work within an organization designed on teamwork that functions with a structured chain of command where work is closely monitored for accuracy and consistency.
- Work at a rapid pace over which you have little control.
- Maintain intense concentration and attention for extended periods of time.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
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Compensation
$32.7638 to $43.9066 per hour. T here are no County benefits with this position as On Call. This position is available immediately.
This position is posted under a classification that is represented by a labor union within Deschutes County. However, please note: On-call positions in this classification are not represented by the union. As a result, individuals hired into an on-call role are not covered by the union contract, including any provisions related to wages, benefits, grievance procedures, or other negotiated terms and conditions of employment that may apply to represented (non-on-call) positions.
This position is open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent;
- AND two (2) years college coursework in criminology, behavioral science, sociology, or related field;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- College degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related experience.
Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather condition
Possession of or ability to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
Must have the ability to become JJIS and LEDS certified (a felony conviction may be disqualifying). This position requires successful completion of a fingerprint-based Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check. Candidates must meet all CJIS eligibility standards to secure and maintain employment. For additional information regarding this clearance, please click HERE.
Candidates will be required to complete IMPACT Testing, which will be used in the selection process.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
When Are you Eligible:
If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance