Community Corrections Specialist I/II

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Community Corrections is hiring a Community Corrections Specialist I/II to monitor the daily activities of justice-involved individuals in a 24-hour, minimum-security residential treatment and work-release facility. The role maintains facility security, coordinates resident activities, ensures residents follow facility regulations and procedures, and provides residents with information and assistance. Appointments may be at Specialist I or II level, depending on qualifications. Specialist I employees may advance through flexible staffing to Specialist II after demonstrating full-skill proficiency in all responsibilities and duties and obtaining Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification. The Community Corrections Center is a 215-bed facility that provides justice-involved adults with a structured living environment focused on accountability, employment, treatment, and skill-building. Programs include outpatient chemical dependency treatment, cognitive skills training, emotional regulation skills training, and medication management. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Employees are assigned day, swing, or night shifts and must be willing to work weekends and holidays. The position is represented by AFSCME.

Requirements

For Community Corrections Specialist I: one year of college coursework, including coursework in correctional studies, social and behavioral sciences, or a related field; or one year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders.
For Community Corrections Specialist II: one year of qualifying college coursework and one year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders; or two years of experience in such a facility.
Possess and retain appropriate State of Oregon DPSST certification.
Pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Pass a post-offer psychological assessment before appointment.
Be willing and able to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Oregon State Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record under Washington County policy.
Obtain and maintain first aid/AED CPR certification.
Pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment before appointment.
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant procedures and practices for monitoring residents in a similar facility and of human behavior and performance as applied to residents in a minimum-security setting.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate options, identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and choose appropriate actions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, residents, and the public from diverse groups and backgrounds.
Maintain composure and control emotions, including in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

Monitor the daily activities of justice-involved individuals in a minimum-security residential treatment and work-release facility.
Maintain facility security.
Coordinate residents' activities and ensure they follow facility regulations and procedures.
Interact with residents by providing information and assistance.
Maintain composure and make immediate decisions when handling crisis situations.
Maintain complete and accurate records and write reports typical to the position.
Work assigned day, swing, or night shifts, including weekends and holidays.