Community Corrections Specialist II

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Corrections is currently hiring for a Bilingual/Non-Bilingual Community Corrections Specialist I/II. The Community Corrections Specialist I/II monitors the daily activities of adult offenders in a 24-hour residential, minimum-security treatment and work-release facility. Employees maintain security, coordinate the activities of residents, make certain they follow the facility regulations or procedures, and interact with residents by providing information and assistance. Depending on qualifications, appointments to these positions could be as either a Community Corrections Specialist I or II. Community Corrections Specialist I incumbents will advance through flexible staffing to the Community Corrections Specialist II position after demonstrating full-skill proficiency in all responsibilities, duties and obtaining a Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification. These positions work within a facility operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Community Corrections Specialist I/II positions will be assigned to work day, swing or night shifts, and must be willing to be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends.

Requirements

One (1) year of college coursework.
Education must include some coursework in correctional studies, the social and behavioral sciences, or a related field to be qualifying.
One (1) year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders.
Two (2) years of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders.
Possess and retain appropriate State of Oregon DPSST certification.
Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Must be able to pass a post-offer psychological assessment prior to appointment.
Work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and nights, and holidays.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Oregon State Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
Obtain and maintain first aid/AED C.P.R. certification.
Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment.
May be required to pass Spanish language proficiency tests (written and oral) for certain positions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of relevant procedures and practices to effectively monitor residents in a facility similar to the job classification.
Knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of adult offenders.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, learning, and motivation as it applies to residents in a minimum-security setting.
Knowledge of counseling techniques used to encourage behavioral change and appropriate life decisions.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, and cultures and how they apply to the residential setting.
Skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate.
Skills to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skills to speak to others to effectively convey information.
Skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, residents, or the public from diverse groups and backgrounds.
Bilingual/Non-Bilingual capability.
Knowledge of another language besides English.
Precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation).
Fluent speaking skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Monitor the daily activities of adult offenders in a 24-hour residential, minimum-security treatment and work-release facility.
Maintain security.
Coordinate the activities of residents.
Ensure residents follow facility regulations or procedures.
Interact with residents by providing information and assistance.
Provide coaching and guidance to residents.
Make immediate decisions when dealing with crisis situations.
Deal effectively with people who exhibit aggressive or violent behavior.
Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.
Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings, and helpful to others.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from different backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.
Maintain complete and accurate records and write reports typical to the position.