Hybrid 8698 - Juvenile Justice Specialist III (Community Justice) bei Jackson County, OR

About the Department

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Community Justice is seeking dynamic individuals to join our team. Our department encompasses Adult Services (Parole & Probation), Juvenile Probation, Detention and Residential Services, and the Jackson County Transition Center. Through these services, we work to address criminal behavior and promote positive behavior change, ensuring a safer community for all. 

We are currently hiring a Juvenile Justice Specialist III.

As part of our team, you will help drive our mission and uphold our core values of Integrity, Trust, Consistency, Respect, and Teamwork. These values guide our work and the services we provide, forming the foundation for our efforts to enhance public safety and support individuals on their journey toward positive change.

First Application review: August 19, 2025.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Position Duties

• Do you possess the following? If so, you may be the perfect fit for our team.
  1. Passionate and Motivated Leadership
  2. Case Management
  3. Restorative and Trauma Informed Focus and Approach
  4. Effective Communicator
  5. Team Focused
  6. Excellent Time Management and Highly Organized
  7. Compassionate Conflict Resolution
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. 
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.  

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

I.    Position Summary

Performs clinical case management of Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to remediate youth’s debilitating psychosocial, emotional and behavioral disorders by providing such services as behavioral intervention, assessment, counseling, and skills-training. Services are delivered in a way that integrates a gender-responsive, culturally-sensitive, trauma informed, and age-appropriate or developmentally-appropriate approach while maintaining safety through a restorative approach. Ensures and reports youths’ compliance to treatment. Performs a full range of duties, possesses functional expertise, and performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner with some choice of method and occasionally develops their own methods in the delivery of service.

II.   Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Reviews placement information, assessments and reports to develop an initial service plan within 48 hours of youth placement with the participation of the youth, probation officer, parents/guardians, schools, treatment providers, etc.
• Prepares comprehensive assessments and evaluations, service plans, and aftercare and transition plans with youth, parents/guardians, probation officer, and treatment providers with the goal of establishing pro-social behavior, repairing the harm caused to the community and victim(s) and moving towards an effective transition plan.
• Monitors youths’ compliance, activities and treatment progress through regular treatment staffing with the youth, parents/guardians, probation officer, treatment provider and program manager;  imposes graduated sanctions on youth and coordinates with probation officer if youth violates conditions of placement and/or probation rules; prepares case information for legal documents.
• Motivates and assists in the management of the youths’ conditions of supervision and rehabilitation by using an appropriate continuum of graduated interventions and incentives.
• Identifies and develops community resources and support programs in coordination with probation officer, youth and parents/guardians; maintains communication and liaison with probation officer, parents/guardians, community resource personnel and treatment providers.
• Assists in the day-to-day operation of special programs and coordinating the casework and counseling of youth placed into the programs; completes all case plans and provides direct treatment for youth, including providing, directing and coordinating individual and group skill building or treatment sessions. 
• Coordinates treatment programs by communicating and working with professional and support staff and documenting all treatment recommendations; completes all service plans, assessments, evaluations and transition plans for youth in the program.
• Responds in a restorative and responsive approach with youth; performs approved de-escalation/non-violent skills and hold techniques on youth, if needed, according to division and contractual policies and procedures.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, skill development, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.
• Establishes, monitors and maintains detailed case files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of youths’ behavior, attitudes and actions; prepares thorough and detailed reports in a timely and professional manner and maintains records as necessary.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III.  Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in social work or a closely related field and three year of experience in the care and treatment of children; OR

• Bachelor’s Degree with major study in social work, sociology, psychology or closely related field, and four years of experience in the care and rehabilitation of children.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must receive certification of successful completion of the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors’ Custody and Residential Worker Training Academy within initial twelve months of employment. Also, within initial 30 days of employment must possess first aid and CPR certification as well as certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) de-escalation skills and holds.

IV.  Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position requires extensive knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of youth; therapeutic and clinical rehabilitation techniques to establish treatment needs and methods; theories, principles, practice and techniques in social, emotional and behavioral improvement of youth; group dynamics and the theories and practices of group therapy; criminal law and the criminal justice system specifically the juvenile justice system; and modern office practices including computer skills. Position requires ability to effectively intervene in order to protect others and utilize current evidence-based practices to aid in the rehabilitation of youth. Position requires ability to secure and hold the confidence and cooperation of youth; provide a safe and positive environment within the program; perform at a clinical level of competence; maintain accurate records; perform approved de-escalation holds on youth as necessary; make quick, intelligent and therapeutic decisions in crisis situations; adapt and assist with changes in program direction, procedures and operations; maintain safety and service delivery requirements; have effective computer skills including typing; effectively organize duties; display initiative and creativity in carrying out duties and assignments; comply with all statutes, administrative rules, policies and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, fine motor skills, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing (including ability to clearly distinguish and identify colors), and repetitive motions. Requires exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, in excess of 50 pounds occasionally, of force to move objects. Requires sufficient strength and coordination for restraining and/or carrying the weight of adults and defending one’s self from attack. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work may be conducted in a noisy, crowded area, with exposure to uncomfortable physical conditions, including heat, cold, wetness, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, solvents, grease, oils, inks, electrical currents, dust and pollen, illnesses, diseases and blood borne pathogens. May include exposure to disruptive individuals. Must be willing to work various shifts that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

V.   Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Other Qualifications

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments.  Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.  For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036