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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:
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
Safety and Security
Administrative
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
PREFERENCES
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
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.
Full-Time