On-Call Juvenile Detention Community Justice Manager
About The Position
Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division Detention unit is seeking to fill an On-Call Community Justice Manager position. As an On-Call Community Justice Manager, you will be planning, directing and evaluating programs and staff delivering services to youth on formal and informal community supervision. Your exceptional interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of the dynamics, cycles and impact of addiction, violence, mental illness and sexual offenses will help create positive change. You will demonstrate your case management skills as your team works with justice-involved youth in our care. This position supports the 24/7 operation of Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility. On-Call Community Justice Managers must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of supervisor or lead experience working in Community Justice, Probation/Parole, Corrections or other Human Services fields.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, administration of justice, social work or equivalent years of experience in a related field.
- Must be able to travel to various offices/ buildings throughout Multnomah County in a timely manner.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in program management and managing cross-culturally including but not limited to: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and implementing an identified plan/concept within a diverse team and managing, leading and enhancing talents, strengths and abilities of a team
- More than three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience working in Community Justice, Probation/Parole, Corrections or other Human Services fields
- Experience working in a residential facility or program
- Experience working with justice involved youth (12-18)
Responsibilities
- Providing ongoing leadership and accountability to Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) through meetings, coaching, mentoring, and counseling
- Ensuring continuous coverage and scheduling regular and on-call staff
- Program development and implementation
- Planning, prioritizing, and assigning work
- Creating a vision/plan and moving others toward it
- Inspiring and motivating others
- Maximizing the potential of employees
- Evaluating operations, activities, and staff and creating change when needed
- Strategic problem solving
- Overseeing day-to-day operations of assigned programs/services and staff
- Proactively facilitating excellent customer service and relationships with the community, criminal justice and social service partners, and other stakeholders.
- May be asked for input on budget preparation and administration
Benefits
- education and training
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Career Level
Manager
