Corrections Program Specialist- DCJ
Corrections Program Specialist- DCJ
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$ 4373 - 5751
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 14
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of the Community Justice Corrections Manager and/or Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not typically a responsibility of this classification. However periodic supervision and training of a volunteer student intern or practicum may be possible.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Develops and facilitates evidencebased correctional programs targeting employment readiness and overall prosocial behavior change with adult correctional clients.
Conducts personal interviews with clients to ascertain needs.
Makes appropriate referrals to community agencies based on client assessment/needs.
Facilitates individual and/or group cognitive behavioral interventions based on client assessment/needs.
Maintains chronological case history and client case files.
Maintains program data and communicates outcomes regularly to YCDCJ staff.
Confers with client family members schools community partner agencies significant others employers and others relative to client needs.
Collaborates with PPO to address client needs and behaviors.
Attends training as approved by the YCDCJ Manager to acquire and maintain skill set.
Attends statewide network meetings as approved by the YCDCJ Manager for ongoing evidencebased programming development.
May provide coverage for Probation Officer Case Aides as determined by DCJ Manager.
Duties as assigned and/or applicable to program specialist duties.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
The Benefits
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8hr day).
- PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) 100% employer funded contributions.
- Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for 2024 to2025 plan year. *
- Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
*Subject to theAFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 6/30/2026).
Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a smalltown community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I9 and the EVerify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources ator via email at.
Veterans Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify a Veterans Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process pleaseclick here.(Download PDF reader)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veterans Hiring Preference Form please contact Human Resources ator via email at.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Court procedures and processes helpful when working with correctional clients.
Principles practices and procedures of behavior and adjustment problems of adult criminal offenders; probation counseling caseload management and the adult criminal justice system.
Correctional theory and methods.
Treatment interventions and evidencebased practices.
Correctional client risk/needs/responsivity.
Counseling techniques such as motivational interviewing and role play.
Use of incentives/rewards for correctional clients.
University of Cincinnati program curriculum workbooks such as Carey Guides BITS and EPICS homework assignments (i.e. cost benefit analysis role playing etc.) is highly preferred.
SKILL IN:
Communicating orally and in writing inclusive of presentations to the public and group facilitation.
Developing and maintaining appropriate relevant professional relationships with YCDCJ Staff and local partners.
Developing innovative evidencebased correctional programs.
Computer programs and data entry specifically Microsoft programs (Excel Publisher Word Power Point) Outlook and skill with Department of Corrections case plan data systems.
Ability to identify employment barriers and risk/needs assessments specific to correctional clients and strategies in which to overcome those barriers.
The ability to speak and write Spanish is preferred.
ABILITY TO:
Maintain accurate and complete records.
Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace and maintain required work schedule.
Work independently as well as collaborate with YCDCJ PPO and Management staff.
Establish and maintain effective positive working relationships with diverse groups including staff colleagues county officials volunteer organizations intergovernmental agencies and the public.
Occasionally travel for approved training.Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Two years college in related field is required. Bachelors degree from an accredited school in related field preferred. Experience working with diverse individuals and groups. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education training and/or experience relevant to the
position will be considered. Good moral character and ability to obtain LEDS certification and CJIS clearance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to secure and maintain a drivers license valid in the state of Oregon. May be required to drive a county vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid drivers license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
Successful completion of a background investigation. Good moral character and ability to obtain LEDS certification and CJIS clearance.
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification is not a requirement of this position. Peace Officer status and arrest authority are not a component of this position.Work Environment/Physical Demands
The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical that of an office. Work also involves travel to other County offices work locations and meetings. The employee will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
The employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear frequently required to use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to stand walk reach bend and lift up to 30 pounds.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative but not all inclusive of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
