Stabilization Specialist

Salary

$24.90 - $33.37 Hourly

Location 

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

376-2025-1

Department

Sheriff's Office

Division

Parole and Probation

Opening Date

03/17/2025

Closing Date

3/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Community Corrections Division as Stabilization Specialists. This is an excellent opportunity for both entry-level and experienced candidates to make a meaningful impact by supporting clients in their transition and rehabilitation. Stabilization Specialists will conduct assessments on residents and make referrals to provide services to assist in residents’ rehabilitation all while maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive facility. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, service-driven, and thrives in a team environment.

This position is represented by the Marion County Employees Association. In addition to the salary range listed above, Stabilization Specialists with the Sheriff’s Office receive a generous benefit package including:

• Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution
• PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid personal holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Employer provided Long Term Disability Plan
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

As a member of our team, Stabilization Specialists typically work in a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week facility which may require working day, swing and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. These are full-time, non-exempt positions.

Typical Duties- Duties Include, but are not limited to the following

• Conducts interviews with residents to obtain information and provide assessments, services, or referrals; responds to resident requests for information or services. Conduct criminogenic risk & need assessments, with corresponding case plans. Verbally provides instructions and orders to residents face-to-face and over the intercom for the safe, secure, and orderly operation of the Stabilization Center.
• Prepares records, correspondence, reports, and recommendations associated with program responsibility; maintains detailed notes and records on case actions and/or program activities; analyzes and interprets documents and records; determines appropriate action or refers to professional staff; develops materials to aid resident's understanding of program resources. Utilize various information systems, such as Microsoft Office suite, RMS/JMS, OECI, ISIS, LEDS, and the MCSO Intranet and Internet.
• Works in a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week facility which may require working day, swing and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Attends and participates in facility and unit briefings, meetings, and training. Remains constantly alert and observant the entire shift. Operates fire-fighting equipment in the suppression of institutional fires. Monitors audio traffic on the radios, telephones, and intercommunication systems. Monitors auditory and visual emergency alarm systems. Uses audio-visual surveillance equipment to monitor movement within the Stabilization Center.
• Maintains security, sanitation, health, and medical standards by supervising adult residents within the Stabilization Center. Conducts visual resident welfare checks and counts, as well as equipment and facility structural inspections. Conducts tactile-clothed and visual-unclothed searches of adult residents to discover contraband, and to ensure resident welfare while housed at the Stabilization Center.
• Conducts area searches to detect contraband or deficiencies in the security systems or physical structure of the Stabilization Center. Responds to and assist other staff in managing a variety of emergency situations. Uses approved facility restraints in the control of incarcerated residents when necessary.
• Adheres to, implements, and enforces job-related rules, policies, procedures, and post orders in a manner that promotes the safe, secure, and orderly operation of the Stabilization Center. Investigate unusual problems and recommend appropriate action to Stabilization Center management. Ensures due process rights of residents in disciplinary matters and that resident's rights to the legal system are maintained. Appears in Court as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Two years of college coursework in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a closely related field; AND
2. Two years of experience working with justice-involved clients or clients in a treatment or corrections environment; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at: https://www.co.marion.or.us/BOC/Pages/policies.aspx
• Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a physical examination by a county-appointed medical doctor.
• Must successfully complete training established by the Sheriff's Office or DPSST.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of related community resources, services, and programs; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment; practices of delivering a service or program to the public and populations served; vocational testing systems; operations, functions, policies, and procedures associated with the department or program area; procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations.

Skills and ability to assist professional level positions in the technical aspects of the work; work with the public and deliver a service or program; convey the purposes and services of a program to the user population; handle unusual situations and discern when a supervisor is needed; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; execute clear and concise verbal and written communication with individuals from various social and economic backgrounds; be flexible and adapt to changing priorities; to deescalate aggressive or violent behavior.

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Learn more about this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marion/jobs/4867525/stablization-specialist-17-positions