Stablization Specialist (17 positions)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Stabilization Specialists provide life skills training, case management, and program support to pretrial, boarders, sentenced, or sanctioned adult residents in a 24-hour minimum-security residential facility. Coordinate and oversee the daily activities of residents and ensure adherence to facility regulations or procedures by providing information and assistance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the General Supervision of a Sergeant or designee who provides continual or individual assignments; describes tasks, deadlines, and priorities; and gives specific instructions for new, complex, or unusual assignments. The employee uses initiative in conducting recurring assignments. The supervisor ensures the work is technically accurate and complies with instructions or established procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision is not a primary responsibility of this classification; however, lead worker duties are a part of this classification. An appointing authority may assign duties as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules without additional compensation to the incumbent.

• 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.
  

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.

• 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.

Salary : $25 - $33