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Position open until
sufficient applications are received
On-Call
Positions Available
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THE POSITION:
Performs duties in supervising the activities of juveniles in a
detention/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:
Oversees juveniles to ensure physical needs are met and that the
facility is secure and order is maintained; provides on-line supervision
of juvenile clients under the supervision of higher classifications;
gives practical advice or guidance to juveniles and keeps other staff
informed of such; documents activities and observations using a
computer; prepares incident reports; consults with co-workers regarding
clients; instructs, supervises and participates with residents in daily
work or recreational activities; assists other staff in providing and
documenting activities; anticipates hostile behavior of juveniles and
resolves conflicts; reports to shift leader; assists in crisis
intervention; instructs juveniles on rules and procedures; checks for
illness or injury; distributes meals, clothing and bedding as needed and
assists with other necessities; provides fill-in coverage due to absence
of other staff or additional staffing requirements; transports juveniles
as needed. Requires regular and consistent attendance.
STARTING SALARY:
$11.55 per hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of course work, experience and/or training which
provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform
the duties of the position. At time of appointment, must possess a
valid Oregon driver’s license.
Desirable qualifications:
experience in human service setting, which includes or is supported by
coursework in psychology, social work or a related field, residential
youth care experience, certification of basic residential child care,
workshops or other relevant training.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Applicants must submit:
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Completed
Douglas County Employment
Application
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Cover letter
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Current resume
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3
professional references
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List
of all training completed within the last 2 years related to juvenile
justice or applicable to the duties of a Juvenile Services Specialist.
If no trainings have been attended, applicant must submit a separate
document stating that information.
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Transcript
documenting college degree, if applicant is a college graduate
(unofficial transcripts are acceptable, however, if the applicant is
selected for the position, he/she will be required to submit an official
transcript prior to reporting to work).
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Supplemental
Questionnaire Detention Center and Shelter Facility. Please Read the
attached
“Driving Record Screening” document and the
“Self Assessment of
Potential Disqualifiers” document before completing application. If
qualified, please complete the
“Supplemental Questionnaire for Detention
Center and Shelter Care Facility” and submit with your application.
Applications will not be accepted without the Questionnaire.
In addition to the above, applications will receive further evaluation
based on the following: Reasonable
knowledge
of juvenile behavior and human relations;
ability
to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; give
practical advice and guidance to juveniles; gain confidence of the
juveniles; lead and direct work and recreational activities; 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 and their families, outside
agency personnel and the public.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Screening of applicants based upon minimum qualifications listed above;
completion of a written examination; oral panel interview; oral
interview with the Juvenile Director or Designee; extensive background
investigation; physical exam and chemical detection screen.
NOTE: Applicants may be disqualified after unsuccessful completion
of any phase of evaluation.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Finalist must be willing to submit to a thorough background
investigation,
including a criminal history check through the Law Enforcement Data
Systems (LEDS). Please see attached document entitled
“Self-Assessment of Potential Disqualifiers”
for a description of what areas the background investigation will
encompass.
(Click
here to download the Authorization and Release for Background Check Form.)
(Click
here for a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed at a juvenile detention shelter facility and requires
participating in 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.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment
chemical detection screen. To determine if physically qualified to
perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditioned upon
satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and audiological exam,
conducted at county expense.
DRIVING RECORD:
Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring to the
interview a Court Print driving history obtained from the DMV. Please
allow 5-7 days for delivery, 2-3 weeks for out of state.
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