THIS WORK MATTERS -
Are you experienced working with justice-involved individuals, including those with mental health issues and women & their families?
Do you want to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families?
Are you passionate about helping others?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment?
If you answered yes to the above questions, please keep reading!
The Department of Community Justice is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Community Health Specialist 2’s (CHS2) to join our dynamic team! We’re recruiting for the following positions:
1 - Regular, full time CHS2 with Women & Family Services
2 - Limited Duration CHS2s (no more than 2 years duration) with the Stabilization and Readiness Program (SARP)
These positions are responsible for developing and delivering activities designed to promote individual and community change. Duties include focusing on social determinants of health, referral outreach and care coordination, health education, community engagement and health promotion. This position requires the ability to communicate (written, oral, etc.) in English and ability to drive to various locations/sites.
The Community Health Specialist 2 positions will work with both clients in custody and within the community. You will develop rapport and engage justice involved clients while assisting Probation and Parole officers with case planning and community program referrals.
The CHS2 will assess the needs of individuals currently involved with the justice system and their families to help identify risk factors and make appropriate referrals based on those risks and needs. The CHS 2 will spend the majority of their time with clients in the community or in community corrections offices.
Typical tasks include:
Direct Client Service and Documentation: respond to referrals for care coordination, individual and family support, health promotion, and referral to community and social support services based on needs and risks of the client, based on their assessment and case plan.
Prepare and collaborate on safety plans for clients and families.
Health Care Assessment: Assess individuals and recognize social and mental health risk factors. Conduct health care screenings and coordinate health care while working directly with a Parole and Probation Officer to create a case plan.
Health and Treatment Navigation: Assist individuals and families in navigating health and mental health systems.
Referrals and coordination for housing.
Working with clients in custody and in the community
Working collaboratively with Parole & Probation Officers
Home visits are considered an essential function of the CHW position; clients are often most comfortable talking about sensitive issues, supports needed and barriers to care, as well as addressing health promotion in the comfort of their own home. You will be required to do this independently, with a partner or with a Parole and Probation Officer.
Workforce Equity: At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE:
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
*Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future regular, temporary, on-call, or limited duration status positions.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associates Degree or equivalent experience in Social Science, Criminal Justice, or Health Services, or related field; AND
At least one year experience in community outreach services providing health information, mental health information, advocacy, social support and assistance in using the health care system to individuals, groups and families.
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.
Must have a valid driver license.
Licenses/Certificates:
Candidates must be able to become LEDS certified within 3 months of hire;
CPR certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Criminal Justice or Health Services or related field;
Community Health Specialist (CHS) Certification is preferred and may be required for this position in the future. If applicants do not already have the CHS certification, there is the ability to gain the certification during employment
Experience working with Justice Involved Individuals is highly preferred
Experience working in public safety, social services or community corrections settings; this includes working directly with law enforcement staff and their partners.
At least 2 years of experience teaching curriculum or small group instruction;
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Screening and Evaluation
The Application Packet:
Online application (required): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
Attach a resume (required): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications . Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (required): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your experience:
How you meet the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position
* Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
A phone screen, oral exam, written exam, or an application review may be used to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Background Investigation/Fingerprinting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This represented position is eligible for overtime and represented by the Local 88 AFSCME AFL-CIO union.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Regular Status Position Location: Gresham Probation Office @ 495 NE Beech Ave Gresham, OR 97030-7442 . This position is designated as on site/hybrid telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Limited Duration Position Location: Mead Building at 421 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204-2205 . This position is designated as ad-hoc and is not eligible for hybrid or routine telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Moda or Kaiser Permanente).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military, etc.)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Robust EAP and wellness programs , including gym discounts and wellness education classes
Access to a free annual TriMet HOP pass
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
THIS WORK MATTERS -
Are you experienced working with justice-involved individuals, including those with mental health issues and women & their families?
Do you want to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families?
Are you passionate about helping others?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment?
If you answered yes to the above questions, please keep reading!
The Department of Community Justice is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Community Health Specialist 2’s (CHS2) to join our dynamic team! We’re recruiting for the following positions:
1 - Regular, full time CHS2 with Women & Family Services
2 - Limited Duration CHS2s (no more than 2 years duration) with the Stabilization and Readiness Program (SARP)
These positions are responsible for developing and delivering activities designed to promote individual and community change. Duties include focusing on social determinants of health, referral outreach and care coordination, health education, community engagement and health promotion. This position requires the ability to communicate (written, oral, etc.) in English and ability to drive to various locations/sites.
The Community Health Specialist 2 positions will work with both clients in custody and within the community. You will develop rapport and engage justice involved clients while assisting Probation and Parole officers with case planning and community program referrals.
The CHS2 will assess the needs of individuals currently involved with the justice system and their families to help identify risk factors and make appropriate referrals based on those risks and needs. The CHS 2 will spend the majority of their time with clients in the community or in community corrections offices.
Typical tasks include:
Direct Client Service and Documentation: respond to referrals for care coordination, individual and family support, health promotion, and referral to community and social support services based on needs and risks of the client, based on their assessment and case plan.
Prepare and collaborate on safety plans for clients and families.
Health Care Assessment: Assess individuals and recognize social and mental health risk factors. Conduct health care screenings and coordinate health care while working directly with a Parole and Probation Officer to create a case plan.
Health and Treatment Navigation: Assist individuals and families in navigating health and mental health systems.
Referrals and coordination for housing.
Working with clients in custody and in the community
Working collaboratively with Parole & Probation Officers
Home visits are considered an essential function of the CHW position; clients are often most comfortable talking about sensitive issues, supports needed and barriers to care, as well as addressing health promotion in the comfort of their own home. You will be required to do this independently, with a partner or with a Parole and Probation Officer.
Workforce Equity: At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE:
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
*Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future regular, temporary, on-call, or limited duration status positions.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associates Degree or equivalent experience in Social Science, Criminal Justice, or Health Services, or related field; AND
At least one year experience in community outreach services providing health information, mental health information, advocacy, social support and assistance in using the health care system to individuals, groups and families.
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.
Must have a valid driver license.
Licenses/Certificates:
Candidates must be able to become LEDS certified within 3 months of hire;
CPR certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Criminal Justice or Health Services or related field;
Community Health Specialist (CHS) Certification is preferred and may be required for this position in the future. If applicants do not already have the CHS certification, there is the ability to gain the certification during employment
Experience working with Justice Involved Individuals is highly preferred
Experience working in public safety, social services or community corrections settings; this includes working directly with law enforcement staff and their partners.
At least 2 years of experience teaching curriculum or small group instruction;
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Screening and Evaluation
The Application Packet:
Online application (required): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
Attach a resume (required): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications . Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (required): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your experience:
How you meet the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position
* Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
A phone screen, oral exam, written exam, or an application review may be used to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Background Investigation/Fingerprinting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This represented position is eligible for overtime and represented by the Local 88 AFSCME AFL-CIO union.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Regular Status Position Location: Gresham Probation Office @ 495 NE Beech Ave Gresham, OR 97030-7442 . This position is designated as on site/hybrid telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Limited Duration Position Location: Mead Building at 421 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204-2205 . This position is designated as ad-hoc and is not eligible for hybrid or routine telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Moda or Kaiser Permanente).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military, etc.)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Robust EAP and wellness programs , including gym discounts and wellness education classes
Access to a free annual TriMet HOP pass
Multnomah County Dept. of Community Justice
1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97213
Do you have a passion to help youth involved in the juvenile justice system?
Do you want to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families?
Do you believe that all youth are capable of turning their lives around?
Are you passionate about helping others?
Do you thrive when working on a team?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want you to join our team as a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) or Trainee!
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Detention and Residential Services Team is seeking committed, enthusiastic and compassionate JCSS and JCSS Trainees to strengthen our detention facility. If selected for one of these positions, you will serve a critical, operational role within the Juvenile Detention Center.
We’re excited to announce that this recruitment for JCSS also includes an inaugural recruitment for the new Juvenile Custody Services Trainee position! The JCSS Trainee program is brand new and we’re looking forward to expanding services to the youth in our care with this position. The JCSS Trainees will assist with providing guidance, security, training, and general care to vulnerable youth populations with mental health and/or developmental issues within a detention setting or a Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) program. As a trainee, you will gain on-the-job training & skills to become a regular status Juvenile Custody Services Specialist within 24 months. The starting hourly pay rate is $27.23.
As a JCSS with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster prosocial behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in prosocial development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
As a regular JCSS, you will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Admitting youth into the facility and with preliminary hearings.
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
As a JCSS Trainee, you will be responsible for:
Assisting with supervision and documentation of youth activities and behavior.
Assisting in admitting youth into the facility and with preliminary hearings.
Assisting with providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups.
Assisting with maintaining safety, security and order in the living units.
Assisting with maintaining routine records and preparing oral and written reports using automated systems.
JCSS & JCSS Trainees work in a secure detention environment and in a Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program. The detention facility has numerous two-level pods that house youth in detention.
All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to use verbal skills to de-escalate volatile situations. You must also be able and willing to respond to crisis situations, including physically intervening with youth who may be violently acting out; this may involve the use of restraints. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to regularly go up and down stairs.
Some positions are assigned to work in a secure residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Services treatment program for youth of all genders who require a staff secured, out of home placement for assessment/evaluation, stabilization and transition planning.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including overnight, swing, weekends and holidays. JCSS work on a continuous duty shift, meaning that you may not be relieved of duty during your work day. This position is also designated as Operationally Essential .
This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future positions, including Limited Duration, temporary and On-Call, while the eligible for hire list is active.
Workforce Equity:
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE:
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
TO QUALIFY - *please note different criteria for JCSS and JCSS Trainee
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist position : We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associate's degree or equivalent with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Two (2) years of responsible experience working with at-risk youth (12-18) in one of the following environments:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs.
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.
Valid driver's license
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist Trainee position : We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Total of 2 years experience and/or education. Any combination may be counted toward the 2 years. This may include:
College level education with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field counts toward the minimum requirement
Experience working with at-risk youth (12-18) in one of the following environments counts toward the minimum requirement:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs.
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.
Valid driver's license
Employees in either position that are placed with the Assessment and Evaluation (A&E) unit must also meet BRS criteria for “Direct Care Staff” by possessing (and showing proof of):
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR
The equivalent credit hours of a bachelor’s degree with coursework in psychology, social work, human behavioral studies, counseling, etc.; OR
An Associate’s Degree in a related field plus two years of experience OR four or more years of experience working in a secure residential or staff secure treatment environment for adolescents; AND
Must pass/or have passed DHS background check.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills for both positions*:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Group facilitation skills
Experience working in an alcohol and drug treatment facility or program
Experience working with justice involved youth (12-18)
Experience working in a mental health treatment facility or program
Exceptional skill with Google calendar / documents and electronic record keeping
Training or education in trauma informed care and adolescent brain development
Bilingual in Spanish and English
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet:
*Please be sure to provide all of the required materials below in your application submission.
Application: A completed online application.
Resume: An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please include the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a summary of your responsibilities and if applicable, the number of employees under your supervision.
* Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.
The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Phone screen, oral exam or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Background, references, education checks and fingerprinting
Psychological Evaluation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Union represented, Essential Personnel
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay: Pay is not negotiable.
Schedule: 24/7 operation: variable schedules including weekends, swing, graveyard or relief schedules, or a mixture of these.
Location: Onsite at the Juvenile Justice Complex-Detention Center @ 1401 NE 68th Ave Portland, OR 97213
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Moda or Kaiser Permanente).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Access to a free annual Tri-met bus pass
Access to wellness resources
Access to Employee Resource Groups
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Mar 01, 2024
Full time
Do you have a passion to help youth involved in the juvenile justice system?
Do you want to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families?
Do you believe that all youth are capable of turning their lives around?
Are you passionate about helping others?
Do you thrive when working on a team?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want you to join our team as a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) or Trainee!
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Detention and Residential Services Team is seeking committed, enthusiastic and compassionate JCSS and JCSS Trainees to strengthen our detention facility. If selected for one of these positions, you will serve a critical, operational role within the Juvenile Detention Center.
We’re excited to announce that this recruitment for JCSS also includes an inaugural recruitment for the new Juvenile Custody Services Trainee position! The JCSS Trainee program is brand new and we’re looking forward to expanding services to the youth in our care with this position. The JCSS Trainees will assist with providing guidance, security, training, and general care to vulnerable youth populations with mental health and/or developmental issues within a detention setting or a Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) program. As a trainee, you will gain on-the-job training & skills to become a regular status Juvenile Custody Services Specialist within 24 months. The starting hourly pay rate is $27.23.
As a JCSS with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster prosocial behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in prosocial development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
As a regular JCSS, you will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Admitting youth into the facility and with preliminary hearings.
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
As a JCSS Trainee, you will be responsible for:
Assisting with supervision and documentation of youth activities and behavior.
Assisting in admitting youth into the facility and with preliminary hearings.
Assisting with providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups.
Assisting with maintaining safety, security and order in the living units.
Assisting with maintaining routine records and preparing oral and written reports using automated systems.
JCSS & JCSS Trainees work in a secure detention environment and in a Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program. The detention facility has numerous two-level pods that house youth in detention.
All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to use verbal skills to de-escalate volatile situations. You must also be able and willing to respond to crisis situations, including physically intervening with youth who may be violently acting out; this may involve the use of restraints. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to regularly go up and down stairs.
Some positions are assigned to work in a secure residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Services treatment program for youth of all genders who require a staff secured, out of home placement for assessment/evaluation, stabilization and transition planning.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including overnight, swing, weekends and holidays. JCSS work on a continuous duty shift, meaning that you may not be relieved of duty during your work day. This position is also designated as Operationally Essential .
This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future positions, including Limited Duration, temporary and On-Call, while the eligible for hire list is active.
Workforce Equity:
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE:
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
TO QUALIFY - *please note different criteria for JCSS and JCSS Trainee
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist position : We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associate's degree or equivalent with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Two (2) years of responsible experience working with at-risk youth (12-18) in one of the following environments:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs.
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.
Valid driver's license
Juvenile Custody Services Specialist Trainee position : We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Total of 2 years experience and/or education. Any combination may be counted toward the 2 years. This may include:
College level education with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field counts toward the minimum requirement
Experience working with at-risk youth (12-18) in one of the following environments counts toward the minimum requirement:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs.
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.
Valid driver's license
Employees in either position that are placed with the Assessment and Evaluation (A&E) unit must also meet BRS criteria for “Direct Care Staff” by possessing (and showing proof of):
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR
The equivalent credit hours of a bachelor’s degree with coursework in psychology, social work, human behavioral studies, counseling, etc.; OR
An Associate’s Degree in a related field plus two years of experience OR four or more years of experience working in a secure residential or staff secure treatment environment for adolescents; AND
Must pass/or have passed DHS background check.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills for both positions*:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Group facilitation skills
Experience working in an alcohol and drug treatment facility or program
Experience working with justice involved youth (12-18)
Experience working in a mental health treatment facility or program
Exceptional skill with Google calendar / documents and electronic record keeping
Training or education in trauma informed care and adolescent brain development
Bilingual in Spanish and English
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet:
*Please be sure to provide all of the required materials below in your application submission.
Application: A completed online application.
Resume: An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please include the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a summary of your responsibilities and if applicable, the number of employees under your supervision.
* Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.
The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Phone screen, oral exam or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Background, references, education checks and fingerprinting
Psychological Evaluation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Union represented, Essential Personnel
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay: Pay is not negotiable.
Schedule: 24/7 operation: variable schedules including weekends, swing, graveyard or relief schedules, or a mixture of these.
Location: Onsite at the Juvenile Justice Complex-Detention Center @ 1401 NE 68th Ave Portland, OR 97213
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Moda or Kaiser Permanente).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Access to a free annual Tri-met bus pass
Access to wellness resources
Access to Employee Resource Groups
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Multnomah County Dept. of Community Justice
1401 NE 68th Portland OR 97213
Overview
Do you have a passion for working with youth? Do you want to help teens involved in the juvenile justice system turn their lives around to create a better future?
As a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster pro-social behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in pro-social development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work in a secure detention environment and in a Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program. The detention facility has numerous two-level pods that house youth in detention. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to use verbal skills to de-escalate volatile situations. You must also be able and willing to respond to crisis situations, including physically intervening with youth who may be violently acting out; this may involve the use of restraints. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to regularly go up and down stairs.
Some positions are assigned to work in a secure residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Services treatment program for youth of all genders who require a staff secured, out of home placement for assessment/evaluation, stabilization and transition planning.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including overnight, swing, weekends and holidays. Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work on a continuous duty shift, meaning that you may not be relieved of duty during your work day.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associate's degree or equivalent with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Two (2) years of responsible experience working with at-risk youth (ages 12-18) in one of the following environments:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs.
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Must pass a thorough background investigation and a records check with the State of Oregon's Department of Human Services and be fingerprinted.
Must pass a felony conviction check for Criminal Justice Information Services clearance. Any felony convictions will deny clearance.
Valid driver's license
Sep 06, 2022
Full time
Overview
Do you have a passion for working with youth? Do you want to help teens involved in the juvenile justice system turn their lives around to create a better future?
As a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster pro-social behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in pro-social development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work in a secure detention environment and in a Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program. The detention facility has numerous two-level pods that house youth in detention. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to use verbal skills to de-escalate volatile situations. You must also be able and willing to respond to crisis situations, including physically intervening with youth who may be violently acting out; this may involve the use of restraints. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to regularly go up and down stairs.
Some positions are assigned to work in a secure residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Services treatment program for youth of all genders who require a staff secured, out of home placement for assessment/evaluation, stabilization and transition planning.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including overnight, swing, weekends and holidays. Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work on a continuous duty shift, meaning that you may not be relieved of duty during your work day.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associate's degree or equivalent with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Two (2) years of responsible experience working with at-risk youth (ages 12-18) in one of the following environments:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs.
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Must pass a thorough background investigation and a records check with the State of Oregon's Department of Human Services and be fingerprinted.
Must pass a felony conviction check for Criminal Justice Information Services clearance. Any felony convictions will deny clearance.
Valid driver's license
Do you have a passion for working with youth? Do you want to help teens involved in the juvenile justice system turn their lives around to create a better future?
As a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster pro-social behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in pro-social development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
Mar 09, 2022
Full time
Do you have a passion for working with youth? Do you want to help teens involved in the juvenile justice system turn their lives around to create a better future?
As a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster pro-social behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in pro-social development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
Multnomah County Dept. of Community Justice
1401 NE 68th Ave Portland, OR 97213
Overview
Do you have a passion for working with youth? Do you want to help teens involved in the juvenile justice system turn their lives around to create a better future?
As a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster pro-social behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in pro-social development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work in a secure detention environment and in a Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program. The detention facility has numerous two-level pods that house youth in detention. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to use verbal skills to de-escalate volatile situations. You must also be able and willing to respond to crisis situations, including physically intervening with youth who may be violently acting out; this may involve the use of restraints. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to regularly go up and down stairs.
Some positions are assigned to work in a secure residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Services treatment program for youth of all genders who require a staff secured, out of home placement for assessment/evaluation, stabilization and transition planning.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays. Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work on a continuous duty shift, meaning that you may not be relieved of duty during your work day.
Workforce Equity: At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE:
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 permanent, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises approximately 7,600 adult probationers and parolees and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 360 youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associate's degree or equivalent with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Two (2) years of responsible experience working with youth (12-18) in one of the following environments:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs
Must pass a thorough background investigation and a records check with the State of Oregon's Department of Human Services and be fingerprinted.
Must pass a felony conviction check for Criminal Justice Information Services clearance. Any felony convictions will deny clearance.
Valid driver's license
Employees with the Assessment and Evaluation (A&E) unit must meet BRS criteria for “Direct Care Staff” by possessing (and showing proof of):
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR
The equivalent credit hours of a bachelor’s degree with coursework in psychology, social work, human behavioral studies, counseling, etc.; OR
An Associate’s Degree in a related field plus two years of experience OR four or more years of experience working in a secure residential or staff secure treatment environment for adolescents; AND
Must pass/or have passed DHS background check.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Group facilitation skills
Experience working in an alcohol and drug treatment facility or program
Experience working with justice involved youth (12-18)
Experience working in a mental health treatment facility or program
Exceptional skill with Google calendar / documents and electronic record keeping
Training or education in trauma informed care and adolescent brain development
Bilingual in Spanish and English
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception by October 18, 2021 as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
The Application Packet:
A completed online application (***If you have worked or volunteered on an on-call or part-time basis, please include the total number of hours worked for each position***)
Resume - Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant and how you meet the qualifications.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Consideration of top candidates
Background, reference, and education checks
Psychological Evaluation
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Feb 01, 2022
Part time
Overview
Do you have a passion for working with youth? Do you want to help teens involved in the juvenile justice system turn their lives around to create a better future?
As a Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you'll help foster pro-social behavior with youth residing in our juvenile detention facility and our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program.
Working in a culturally diverse juvenile detention facility, you will be responsible for the guidance, security and general care of youth who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues. Using an interactive model of supervision, we place particular emphasis on skill development, engaging youth in pro-social development, cognitive restructuring programming, leisure time activities, personal hygiene, and work activities.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising and documenting youth activities and behavior
Providing guidance and group programming, including planning recreational programs and facilitating cognitive skill groups
Maintaining safety, security and order in the living units
Maintaining routine records; preparing oral and written reports using automated systems
Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work in a secure detention environment and in a Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) residential program. The detention facility has numerous two-level pods that house youth in detention. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to use verbal skills to de-escalate volatile situations. You must also be able and willing to respond to crisis situations, including physically intervening with youth who may be violently acting out; this may involve the use of restraints. All Juvenile Custody Services Specialists must have the ability to regularly go up and down stairs.
Some positions are assigned to work in a secure residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Services treatment program for youth of all genders who require a staff secured, out of home placement for assessment/evaluation, stabilization and transition planning.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays. Juvenile Custody Services Specialists work on a continuous duty shift, meaning that you may not be relieved of duty during your work day.
Workforce Equity: At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE:
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 permanent, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises approximately 7,600 adult probationers and parolees and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 360 youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Associate's degree or equivalent with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
Two (2) years of responsible experience working with youth (12-18) in one of the following environments:
Detention or youth correctional facility
Youth residential setting
Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth
Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs
Must pass a thorough background investigation and a records check with the State of Oregon's Department of Human Services and be fingerprinted.
Must pass a felony conviction check for Criminal Justice Information Services clearance. Any felony convictions will deny clearance.
Valid driver's license
Employees with the Assessment and Evaluation (A&E) unit must meet BRS criteria for “Direct Care Staff” by possessing (and showing proof of):
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR
The equivalent credit hours of a bachelor’s degree with coursework in psychology, social work, human behavioral studies, counseling, etc.; OR
An Associate’s Degree in a related field plus two years of experience OR four or more years of experience working in a secure residential or staff secure treatment environment for adolescents; AND
Must pass/or have passed DHS background check.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Group facilitation skills
Experience working in an alcohol and drug treatment facility or program
Experience working with justice involved youth (12-18)
Experience working in a mental health treatment facility or program
Exceptional skill with Google calendar / documents and electronic record keeping
Training or education in trauma informed care and adolescent brain development
Bilingual in Spanish and English
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception by October 18, 2021 as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
The Application Packet:
A completed online application (***If you have worked or volunteered on an on-call or part-time basis, please include the total number of hours worked for each position***)
Resume - Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant and how you meet the qualifications.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Consideration of top candidates
Background, reference, and education checks
Psychological Evaluation
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.