8633 - Extra Help Transition Center Coordinator (Community Justice)

Jackson County, OR • Medford, OR

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About The Position

Jackson County Community Justice Transition Center is committed to providing housing, essential resources, and skill building to adults on supervision allowing an opportunity for the individual to make positive changes in their lives. We look to hire the most qualified employees to join a team of creative and energetic individuals who value teamwork, empathy, and integrity in working with adults involved in the criminal justice system. This position will not average more than 20 hours per week and it is not in a benefited category. This position works in a 24-hour facility.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain first aid and CPR certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Admits and releases justice involved adults into the Transition Center program according to state law, contractual obligations and department policy; provides orientation and screening of participants for health, wellness and safety concerns; instructs adults on rules, procedures, and expectations of placement; records all personal property of adults admitted; collects and records fees based on facility requirements.
• Assists in enhancing participants skill level in time management, work ethics, appropriate boundaries, anger management, interpersonal skills, personal responsibility and accountability.
• Establishes, monitors and maintains detailed case files and electronic records, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of participants behavior, attitudes and actions. Prepares detailed reports and maintain records. Enters, retrieves and searches information on computer, answers telephones, copies and files documents, and performs other clerical duties as required.
• Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses or facility violation; confiscates illegal property. Searches people, clothing, mail items, and other items capable of concealing contraband; inspects unclothed offenders when reasonable suspicion exists to do so; submits clients to random urinalysis testing, as necessary.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include cognitive behavioral intervention and skill building, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behaviors, and takes appropriate action. Supervises all participants in an unbiased manner; responds to major and minor disturbances, restores and maintains security, order and schedule of activities; recommends corrective and disciplinary actions; responds to participants' requests and inquiries as needed.
• May coordinate and implement a subprogram of the department such as federal inmates, religious/mentoring volunteers, and employment services; plans, organizes, and supervises programs for group participation; monitors visitation, including compliance with no-contact restrictions.
• Transports participants, supplies and equipment to and from various locations. Transports individuals to appointments and medical facilities as necessary.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED