Juvenile Services Specialist 1

THE POSITION

Douglas County Juvenile Department

Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.

PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only).Availability is subject to center waitlist.

Hours:

Day Shift

• 8hr shifts, 5 days a week.

Swing

• 3pm to 11pm, 5 days a week

• Swing shift is eligible for an 8% shift deferential.

Night Shift: 10 hr shifts, 4 days a week.

Job Summary:

This position performs duties in supervising the activities of juveniles in a shelter facility. This position is responsible for maintaining order, discipline, safety, and protection of the emotional and physical well being of juvenile clients. This position provides group and individual supervision of juveniles and provides other support services necessary for specific programs. This is an entry-level position.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Oversees juveniles to ensure physical needs are met and that the facility is secure and order is maintained

• Provide on-line supervision of juvenile clients under the supervision of higher classifications. Give practical advice or guidance to youths and keep other staff informed of such. Document activities and observations; prepare incident reports; prepare necessary daily and weekly program forms; consult with coworkers regarding clients.

• Instruct, supervise and participate with residents in daily work, chores and recreational activities. Assist other staff in providing competency development and other group activities. Transport juveniles to and from community activities.

• Anticipate hostile behavior of juveniles and resolve conflicts; report to counselor.

• Assist in crisis intervention.

• Transport or coordinate juvenile transport with appropriate unit supervisor and/or juvenile counselor. Maintain security of juveniles while in custody and within the court security areas. Anticipate hostile behavior of juveniles and resolve conflicts; report to assigned juvenile counselor or supervisor. Maintain transport records.

• For the purpose of taking youth offenders into custody per ORS 419A.016, this classification has the standing of a juvenile counselor

• Instruct juveniles on rules and procedures, check for illness or injury, provide meals, clothing and bedding as needed and assist with other necessities.

• Maintain inventory of supplies; provide minor maintenance and repair of facility.

• Provide fill-in coverage due to absence of other staff or additional staffing requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

• Any combination of course work, experience and/or training which provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge of: Reasonableknowledge ofjuvenile behavior and human relations;Ability to:Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; give practical advice and guidance to juveniles; apply a practical knowledge of program requirements and procedures to day-to-day activities; maintain order, discipline and safety; discipline firmly and fairly; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; estimate time and materials and manage time efficiently; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintain progress reports and charts using a computer; keyboarding; transport juveniles; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, juveniles & their families, outside agency personnel and the public.

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license

• Regular and consistent attendance

Work is performed at a juvenile detention or shelter facility and requires participating in a work and recreational activities with the clients; must be able to apprehend and restrain hostile youth when necessary. Physical demands may require bending, climbing stairs, gripping with hands and fingers, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, lifting/carrying up to 60 pounds, pulling, pushing, reaching, running and walking. Some driving may be required.

NOTE:Applicants may be disqualified after unsuccessful completion of any phase of evaluation.

SCREENING & EVALUATION

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass acriminal history backgroundcheckas part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.

Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

SELECTION PROCESS:Screening of applicants based upon minimum qualifications listed above; oral panel interview; extensive background investigation; physical exam and chemical detection screen. Final review by the Juvenile Director or Designee.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification here:Juvenile Services Specialist 1

Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources by e-mail athr@co.douglas.or.usor ph: (541) 440-4405

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.