Juvenile Parole & Probation Officer

State of Oregon • Klamath Falls, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Juvenile Parole & Probation Officer Klamath Falls, OR - OYA Klamath County Parole & Probation Field Office Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of youth? The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a dedicated Juvenile Parole and Probation Officer (JPPO) to provide supervision and case management services to youth in our care. In this role, you’ll use developmental and cognitive behavioral models to assess risk/needs, develop case plans, and coordinate treatment and placement services tailored to each youth’s individual and cultural needs. Serving as the primary caseworker for all OYA and Department of Corrections (DOC) youth in OYA physical custody once they are assigned to the JPPO’s caseload. With a focus on accountability and fostering positive behavior change, you’ll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including families, community partners, and educational providers. By employing Positive Human Development (PHD) principles and the Developmental Approach to Parole and Probation (DAPP), you’ll play a key role in helping youth build a foundation for success while maintaining vital community connections. If you have excellent communication skills, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, this role is for you. Join us in supporting youth, families, and communities while promoting dignity, respect, and personal growth. At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you !

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, the Behavioral Sciences or a related degree; and two years experience guiding or counseling troubled, criminal offender or socially maladjusted clients in a social service or criminal justice setting.
• Three years of additional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced leadership ability with strong interpersonal, problem solving, decision making collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience handling crisis situations in a youth corrections environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (assessed in application material as well as in the interview)
• Strong knowledge in OYA policy’s, practice and procedures
• Experience working with diverse youth populations and commitment to current DEI practices

Responsibilities

• Working with local juvenile department staff and partner agencies to serve delinquent youth that require out-of-home placement.
• Potentially participating in local resource/placement meetings to work with youth who may require out-of-home placement.
• Depending on local agreement, staff may refer youth or assist the local juvenile department with accessing programs and services that best match the youth’s risk level and treatment needs.
• Assisting with transition of the case to OYA including: scheduling initial placement screening interviews, transportation and court appearances.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork if youth is accepted for placement
• Serving as the primary caseworker for all OYA and Department of Corrections (DOC) youth in OYA physical custody once they are assigned to the JPPO’s caseload.

Benefits

• OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance , generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan .

What This Job Offers

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