Juvenile Services Specialist (Temporary On-Call)

Clackamas County, OR•Oregon City, OR

57d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a motivated individual with experience working with youth to join our team as a Temporary On-Call Juvenile Services Specialist in the Clackamas County Juvenile Department. We value excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills. The Clackamas County Juvenile Department provides prevention and early intervention services to at-risk youth, as well as case management for youth who have been referred to the department for delinquent behavior. If selected for one of these positions, you will serve in a critical, operational role within the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC). As a Juvenile Services Specialist, you will be responsible for completing intake and accepting youth brought in by law enforcement into custody. Additionally, you will be providing supervision, assessing specific medical, mental health, or crisis needs of youth, and completing collateral contacts to determine appropriate release plans for youth in custody. Some shifts may require providing secure transportation for youth to and from detention facility, court appearances, medical appointments and other transportation, such as transportation family visitation at detention. We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in providing equitable juvenile justice, family support, intervention, and reformation services to youth, so they can repair harm to victims, experience positive change, and contribute to a safe, healthy and secure community. To that end, we are searching for individuals who are motivated to be positive and collaborative contributors, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Requirements

At least six (6) months of experience working with at risk youth
Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work
Must be available for on-call hours
Strong interpersonal skills that translate into:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships both internally and externally
Ability to build rapport, engage youth and families, provide resources and positive connections to the community and pro-social activities
Independent decision making and problem-solving skills
Be detail-oriented, respectful of the needs and interests of others, assertive, accessible and approachable, and self-directed (able to work without close supervision)
Possess cultural awareness and the ability to work well with diverse groups of individuals
Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively and professionally
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy
Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with at-risk youth
Associate's degree or higher in criminal justice or a related field

Responsibilities

Takes custody of youth brought in by law enforcement; gathers and compiles information from youth, parents, and other agencies; develops a comprehensive plan for the youth focusing on community safety and immediate needs of the youth.
Assesses youth's physical health, substance use history, mental health status, and history of violence; utilizes a variety of screening tools; accesses appropriate contracted service agencies.
Completes thorough intake assessment; fingerprints and photographs youth based on statute.
Explains release plan, dispositional options, and court procedures to youth and their families according to established guidelines.
Maintains accurate records and appropriate documentation; performs data entry and conducts review and coding of notes in Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) Intake, JJIS Notes, and ACCESS Notes.
Provides secure transportation for youth to and from detention facilities, court appearances, medical appointments and other transportation, such as transportation for family visitation at detention as required.

Benefits

A temporary status or seasonal status position receives EAP benefits only.
Employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked with a maximum accrual of eighty (80) hours per year.

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