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Salem, OR - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 37 - 49

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.


Are you interested in helping to lead a dynamic team while making a difference in the lives of atrisk youth If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Marion County Juvenile Detention is looking for an additional Juvenile Program Assistant Supervisor to join our team as we plan for the opening of an additional 22bed unit in detention. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced candidates to make a meaningful impact by supporting juveniles as they navigate the court process in a secure detention setting. The ideal candidate is compassionate detail oriented servicedriven and experienced in leading a team.

The Juvenile Program Assistant Supervisor typically works a complimentary schedule to the Detention Manager and other Juvenile Program Assistant Supervisor. Work occurs in a twentyfour 24 hour seven 7 days a week detention facility which may require working day swing and night shifts weekends and holidays. This is a fulltime exempt position.


GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Assist with the management of one or more juvenile programs. Supervision of daily program operations and short and longterm program planning. Responsible for the safety and security of juveniles staff and when applicable the facility (i.e. Detention and Guaranteed Attendance Program).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under the general supervision of a department supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness through the analysis of performance reports and conferences.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Positions in this classification exercise full supervision over a variety of employees. Assignment may include supervision of administrative technical and professional employees trainees and interns; participates in selecting new personnel provides for training evaluates performance responds to grievances and recommends personnel transactions.

Typical Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following

  1. Supervise assigned staff; evaluate assigned staff and give supervisors input for job performance evaluations on other staff; address discipline issues; schedule staff coverage; reviews and approves payroll; authorize overtime; and evaluate workload.
  2. Assist in preparation of the annual budget for the program.
  3. Prepare and update program policies and procedures for the program; works closely with the supervisor and meets regularly with staff to coordinate evaluate and discuss operation of assigned programs; trains staff on program policies.
  4. Direct and recommend activities and educational programming for youths.
  5. Confer with probation officers on individual problems of juveniles; confers with parents regarding the adjustments of their children and pertinent problems.
  6. Review paperwork prepared by the shifts assigned by supervisor.
  7. Address and monitor safety and security issues that relate to juveniles staff building or equipment; report issues to supervisor; assist in monitoring all accident and incident reports; follow department and program policies and procedures; and work with other county personnel (i.e. Risk Management Facilities) to ensure safety compliance and facility and equipment maintenance.
  8. Respond to emergency situations and interact to diffuse aggressive situations; restrain combative clients when necessary.
  9. Provide tours for probation clients and local colleges; address the public regarding the facility and its programs.
  10. Assist in assuring facilities/programs are compliant with Criminal Justice Standards and Training requirements OSHA requirements and departmental administrative rules policies and procedures.
  11. Prepare and submit reports as necessary or requested by supervisor or courts; exhibit clear communication both verbally and in writing; maintain confidentiality.
  12. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers staff clients families and the public; exhibit cooperative behavior.
  13. Obtain necessary operating permits; act as primary liaison between programs and the public/clients established work projects and make assessment of service clients.
  14. May work varied hours to observe work performance of staff on various shifts.
  15. Respond to after hour calls act as supervisor in the absence of the incumbent.
  16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
  1. Bachelors degree in criminal justice sociology psychology or a related field AND
  2. Two years of experience working with justiceinvolved youth or related field including one year of supervisory or lead work experience; OR
  3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS(individualrecruitment will specify details)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of techniques and practices related to behavior in an institutional work skills training or group home setting; juvenile law in the state of Oregon; principles and practice of group management in juvenile offender supervision; programs designed to assist youth to learn behavioral management skills individually and in group settings; routine physical plant maintenance; risk model approaches to youth management; juvenile court process and practices; and the overall purpose and role of a juvenile department.

Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; supervise employees; maintain and promote effective working relationships with other agencies and the public; and to interpret juvenile court processes and practices to the public and other employees.
Skill to use a personal computer and software related to Marion County juvenile programs and specific to the classification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; able to perform take downs search youth/clothing; rarely restraining out of control youth; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs stairs; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts up to 75 lbs.; pushes/pulls and moves carts weighing up to 125 lbs.; carries up to 50 lbs. up to 25 feet; operates a keyboard; uses rapid mental/eye/hand coordination; may drag grasp twist and turn during duties; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors; hears a normal level of speech; hears radio communications sirens and loud speakers; works with noise and vibration; wet and uneven areas; climbs ladders; exposure to chemicals; high risk of exposure to OSHA Blood/Body Fluid (BBF) exposure.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.


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Employment Type

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