Community Justice Specialist (Part-Time)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The mission of the Juvenile Community Justice department is to reduce risk, repair harm and create opportunity. The juvenile division operates the following programs: Juvenile Detention, Juvenile Field Services, including: Probation, Informal Supervision, Community Service and Juvenile Behavioral Health. We adhere to evidence-based practices in all decision making, aspire to a continuous learning and improvement culture, utilize restorative justice practices and promote structural equity for our clients, community and staff.
 
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
ABOUT THE JOB
This part-time position provides orientation and oversight for youth coming in and staying in the detention facility. Staff assist youth in making the initial adjustment to the facility or program; assist in the intake process; provide ongoing direction to youth using cognitive behavioral interventions; facilitate group and act as a positive role model. Staff utilize trauma-informed care, equity and inclusion, de-escalation skills and safety practices to create and ensure a safe and structured environment that creates opportunity for youth to reduce risky behaviors and repair harm.

Staff may need to deal effectively with hostile, angry or confused youth, and gain their confidence and cooperation while maintaining appropriate boundaries; maintain a safe and secure environment; and recognize threats to the security of the facility. May need to physically restrain hostile and aggressive youth to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Must be able to work swing and graveyard shifts, while balancing and managing optimum levels of rest, wellness and physical/mental/emotional health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively engage and support youth with trauma history and emotional regulation difficulties.
• Create safe environment for staff and youth by adhering to policies and practices.
• Communicate and collaborate within a team effectively.

What You Will Bring: 
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Adolescent behavior.
• Residential or correctional settings.
• Cognitive Behavioral Techniques.

Skill in:

• Entering data into computerized database programs accurately and timely.
• Facilitating conflict resolution.
• Accept, internalize and apply feedback.

NOTICE OF WORKING CONDITIONS:  The following list has been developed to inform applicants of the type of environment and conditions of working in the Deschutes County Juvenile facility. You must be willing to comply with all of the applicable conditions listed below to be considered for the position of Community Justice Specialist.

• Work a graveyard shift and be willing to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Be required to work any shift, including Saturday and Sunday on a regular basis.
• Have no choice as to which days or shifts you work, including weekends, evenings or holidays.
• Sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Walk, stoop, bend crawl, kneel, reach, lift, grasp, talk, hear, see, and climb stairs multiple times per shift.
• Work in a room with subdued or low lighting.
• Be unable to smoke or chew tobacco at your work site at any time.
• Work within an organization designed for teamwork that functions with a structured chain of command where work is closely monitored for accuracy and consistency.
• Work at a rapid pace over which you have little control.
• Maintain intense concentration and attention for extended periods of time.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
 
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Review the full job description by clicking HERE.$3,044.76 to $4,080.25 per month for a 104 hour work month. Excellent County pro-rated benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; 
• AND two (2) years college coursework in criminology, behavioral science, sociology, or related field; 
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• College degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related experience.

Licenses and/or certifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to become JJIS and LEDS certified (a felony conviction may be disqualifying).
• Candidates will be required to complete IMPACT Testing, which will be used in the  selection process.

Salary : $3,045 - $4,080