Group Worker 2 - Detention - Juvenile

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

Marion County Juvenile Detention is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as we plan for the opening of an additional 22bed unit in detention. This is an excellent opportunity for both entrylevel and 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 thrives in a team environment.

This position is represented by the Marion County Juvenile Employees Association. In addition to the salary range listed above Group Worker 2s with the Juvenile Services Department receive a generous benefit package including:

• Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution
• PERS Retirement (Marion County pays employees 6 contribution)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid personal holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Employer provided Long Term Disability Plan
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary ShortTerm Disability
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

As a member of our team Group Worker 2s typically work in a twentyfour 24 hour seven 7 days a week detention facility which may require working day swing and night shifts weekends holidays and overtime. These are fulltime nonexempt positions.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Juvenile detention utilizes the Group Worker s classification; they provide direct supervision accountability skill development safety support and care of emotionally and behaviorally challenging juveniles compassionately and respectfully. Detention is part of the continuum of Juvenile Department services. Interventions are designed to increase public safety through risk reduction and skill development. The Juvenile Department abides by federal Prison Elimination Act (PREA) Standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Group Worker 2 positions work under the direct supervision of the detention manager or assistant supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews work for conformance to established standards and statutes.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Supervision

• Provides active supervision of juveniles in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provides services and programs to juveniles in compliance with department vision goals and objectives.
• Provides orientation services for incoming juveniles to support and ensure their ability to understand expectations.
• Provides guidance of daily routines and activities including hygiene food service and housekeeping.
• Engages youth in programming and facilitates evidencebased groups organized activities and recreation and identifies opportunities to increase prosocial skills and abilities.
• Provides appropriate cognitive and behavioral interventions with juveniles who may be acting out distraught angry confused depressed mentally ill and/or uncooperative in order to deescalate behavior gain their confidence and encourage cooperation.
• Using a traumainformed approach redirects behavior of juveniles using role modeling facilitating problem solving reminders of expectations cognitive interventions and coaching. Communicates and provides appropriate interventions for potential developmental disabilities mental health crises and medical and/or emotional needs.
• Transports and maintains supervision of juveniles by driving a motor vehicle in secure transports.
• Provides supervision of visitors including but not limited to juvenile family members and approved visitors service providers attorneys and volunteers/interns.

Safety and Security

• Maintains the safety and security of the facility including keys tools and equipment control; conducts inspections security checks and searches; reports any improperly functioning equipment and needed repairs.
• Conducts and documents head count/bed checks in accordance with facility standards.
• Performs searches of juvenile and/or property; secures medications and contraband or other nonallowed program items; monitors use of cleaning supplies and keeps supplies secured when not in use.
• When nonphysical interventions or deescalation have been unsuccessful manages specialized behavior problems with outofcontrol juveniles by utilizing physical intervention and restraint techniques to prevent harm to the juvenile or others in accordance with policy training and program certification.
• Responds when First Aid is needed and to medical emergencies.
• Complies with Universal Precautions.

Administrative

• Performs responsibilities for admission and release from programs. Completes initial assessment and screenings for medical/mental health needs; completes data entry related paperwork.
• Prepares paperwork and documentation required by policy and procedure. Documents individual juveniles behavior and performance as observed by daily contact and supervision methods including evaluating and rating behaviors; writing behavior/incident reports; documenting individual skills training and skill reinforcement; scheduling youth activities through the computerized systems; maintaining rosters; completing shift documentation and/or records; exhibiting clear communication both verbally and in writing; maintaining confidentiality.
• Responds to emails voicemails and memos in a timely manner; establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with coworkers customers and other agencies by maintaining regular and punctual work attendance.
• Complies with training requirements.
• Possesses a Food Handlers card or will obtain one within the first 30 days of hire. Document meal and snack counts.
• Has and maintains a valid Oregon Class C drivers license with approval to drive.
• Dispenses medications as prescribed and directed.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Two years of college with significant coursework in juvenile justice. sociology psychology. or a related field; AND
2. Two years of experience dealing with juveniles preferably in a detention or grouphome setting or in working with juvenile offenders; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer drug screen including testing for . The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: or obtain within 90 days of hire current CPR and Basic First Aid certification. Maintain ability to perform CPR and First Aid.
• Obtain initial blood borne pathogens training within 30 days of hire.
• For detention positions possess or obtain within 180 days of hire LEDS certification.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a fulltime position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Works in a 24hour 7day a week operation with rotating shift schedules and workstations. This includes working day swing and grave shifts weekends holidays and overtime as required.

PREFERENCES

• Bachelors degree in human services juvenile justice psychology criminal justice psychology sociology or related field.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of adolescent development juvenile behavior and intervention techniques.

Skill and ability to learn juvenile laws in the State of Oregon; learn and implement evidencebased programs and principles to reduce community risk factors and increase protective factors; implement evidencebased practices and principles with juveniles in a group setting and on an individual basis; facilitate skill building groups and teach and support individual skill development; follow directives of policies and procedures; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; maintain required certifications and trainings;work with juveniles from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with a variety of dynamics and issues; develop effective working relationships with coworkers youth family and the public; use sound practical and fair judgment in assessment and decision making; understand basic computer skills; work a flexible schedule; and drive a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; uses depth perception; reads a 12pt. font; distinguishes colors; speaks with a clear and audible voice; hears a whispered speech level; rapidmental/hand/eye coordination; sits; stands; bends forward; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead; uses a keyboard and computer; lifts pushes pulls moves carts and carries items weighing up to 10 lbs.; may rarely lift up to 75 lbs. push/pull up to 125 lbs. and carry boxes of paper weighing up to 50 lbs. for up to 25 feet; may be exposed to noise wet areas ladder/scaffolding chemicals and high exposure risk to OSHA Blood/Body Fluid; restrain out of control youth.

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

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215; OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

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.