8900 - Juvenile Justice Specialist II (Community Justice)

Jackson County • Medford, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jackson County Community Justice is seeking dynamic individuals to join our team. Our department encompasses Adult Services (Parole & Probation), Juvenile Probation, Detention and Residential Services, and the Jackson County Transition Center. Through these services, we work to address criminal behavior and promote positive behavior change, ensuring a safer community for all. We are currently hiring a Juvenile Justice Specialist II. As part of our team, you will help drive our mission and uphold our core values of Integrity, Trust, Consistency, Respect, and Teamwork. These values guide our work and the services we provide, forming the foundation for our efforts to enhance public safety and support individuals on their journey toward positive change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, communication studies, human services or education AND two years of experience working with the criminal justice or social services systems providing direct service to clients; OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
• Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must receive certification of successful completion of the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors’ Custody and Residential Worker Training Academy within initial twelve months of employment and possess first aid and CPR certification within initial 30 days of employment.
• Position requires working knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of youth; counseling and rehabilitation techniques; theories of training in social and personal improvement of youth health, safety and personal hygiene needs; criminal law and the criminal justice system, specifically the juvenile justice system; law enforcement procedures and protocol; and modern office practices including computer skills.
• Position requires ability to effectively intervene in order to protect the community and aid in rehabilitation of youth; secure and hold the confidence and cooperation of youth; provide a safe and positive environment within the program; understand the emotional and physical problems of youth; perform at a high level of professional competence; perform basic first aid and CPR; give effective presentations in court; maintain accurate records; work in potentially hostile and dangerous environments; restrain youth as necessary; make quick, intelligent decisions in crisis situations; adapt to changes in program direction, procedures and operations; maintain safety requirements; learn computer skills including typing; effectively organize duties; display initiative and creativity in carrying out duties and assignments; comply with all statutes, policies and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, fine motor skills, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing (including ability to clearly distinguish and identify colors), and repetitive motions.
• Requires exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, of force to move objects.
• Requires sufficient strength and coordination for restraining and/or carrying the weight of adults and defending one’s self from attack.
• Requires driving.
• Work may be conducted in a noisy, crowded area, with exposure to uncomfortable physical conditions, including heat, cold, wetness, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, solvents, grease, oils, inks, electrical currents, dust and pollen, illnesses, diseases and blood borne pathogens.
• May include exposure to disruptive individuals.
• Must be willing to work various shifts that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate and Motivated Leadership
• Restorative and Trauma Informed Focus and Approach
• Effective Communicator
• Team Focused
• Excellent Time Management
• Compassionate Conflict Resolution

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the activities of youth involved in the juvenile justice system and placed in the County detention or residential program, including providing evidence-based skill development groups, uses a behavior management system to assist youth in changing behaviors and learning consequential thinking, modeling pro social communication, emotional management and healthy relationships, and offering support and feedback in a restorative manner while maintaining security, safety and general housekeeping standards.
• Performs a full range of case management, counseling and related journey level duties, uses independent judgment in performance of day-to-day tasks and provides on-going guidance and training to those in the lower level in the series.
• Recruits, trains and oversees volunteer and intern programs; provides training programs for temporary and regular staff; may train other staff on defensive tactics and/or crisis prevention and holds; evaluates temporary extra help training progress.
• Assists in the day-to-day operation of special programs and coordinating the casework and counseling of youth placed into the programs; completes all case plans and provides direct treatment for youth assigned to the programs, including directing and coordinating individual and group skill building or treatment sessions, developing and implementing constructive activities for youth and coordination of on and off-site activities.
• Coordinates treatment programs by communicating and working with professional and support staff and documenting all treatment recommendations; completes all service plans, assessments, evaluations and transition plans for youth in the programs.
• Admits and releases youth to the County detention or residential program according to state law, contractual obligations and division and department policy; instructs youth on rules, procedures and expectations of placement; checks for illness and injury; conducts intake assessments with law enforcement officers, caseworkers, probation officers, other agencies, etc. to determine facts and appropriate placement decisions; accounts for all personal property of youth placed in the program.
• Notifies parents and appropriate authorities of detention placements and/or court hearings.
• Supervises all youth in an unbiased manner regardless of placement reason; responds to major and minor disturbances, restores and maintains security, order and schedule of activities; takes restorative, corrective and disciplinary actions; restrains youth according to division and contractual policies and procedures; dispense medications as prescribed; transports youth as required; takes residential youth on community outings.
• Searches people, clothing, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings and large outdoor areas.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, skill development, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.
• Establishes, monitors and maintains detailed case files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of youths’ behavior, attitudes and action; prepares thorough and detailed reports in a timely and professional manner and maintains records 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.
• Has regular and reliable attendance.
• Overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Family medical, dental & vision insurance for $54.38/month
• Long-term disability
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• PERS Retirement (100% paid by employer)
• Vacation Accrual from 15-27 days annually, depending upon years of County service.
• 12 sick days
• 10 paid holidays
• 8 hours of personal leave annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level