Hybrid 8705 - Extra Help Juvenile Justice Specialist (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 and 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 an Extra Help Juvenile Justice Specialist.

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.

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

Position Duties

• This position will be on-call for our 24-Hour Juvenile Detention and Residential units, the shifts will vary.  
• This position will generally average no more than 20 hours per week.
• Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire. 
• Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
• Please click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.  

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire. 

Minimum Qualifications

Examples of Important Job Tasks:

• Admit, release and monitor juveniles within the county detention or residential facility in accordance with state law, contractual obligations and department policy.
• Maintain security, order and schedule of activities with the facility. Conduct searches as needed in accordance with facility regulations.  Instruct juveniles on rules, procedures and expectations.
• Maintain documentation on juveniles within the facility by establishing, monitoring and maintaining detailed case files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of juveniles' behavior, attitudes and actions; prepare thorough and detailed reports and maintain records as necessary.
• Oversee meal preparation and serving, laundry, housekeeping, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED.

License or Certificate:

Requires possession of a valid Oregon driver's license and a good driving record.

Other Qualifications

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jackson County is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our commitment includes providing a respectful working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This commitment is made by Jackson County in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Upon your request, Jackson County will consider all requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. 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.