Juvenile Corrections Technician (On-Call Relief)

Yamhill County is accepting applications for on-call/relief Juvenile Corrections Technicians.This is an entry-level position in the Juvenile Corrections Division to monitor and care for youth offenders in the daily activities of the Corrections Division; performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direct supervision of the division manager or designee 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 however oversees and directs the functional and technical duties of lower-level employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS
ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT THE
EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING DUTIES:
Attends to daily needs of in-custody youths.
Writes daily behavior reports.
Performs the intake process; assesses whether youth needs medical treatment; conducts searches; secures youths personal effects currency and contraband and issues receipt. Prepares paperwork as necessary.
Responds to emergency situations and interacts to diffuse aggressive situations.
Handles difficult and specialized discipline problems by using standard techniques and established disciplinary controls.
Works a variety of hours; work assignments may include different shifts in a 24-hour facility or the community service program.
Supervises and transports youths to the hospital pickup points job sites or other locations as needed.
Interviews youths to determine level of risk to self and others.
Instructs youths on proper use of tools or equipment.
Reports all maintenance issues and faulty equipment.
Maintains the security of the facility or work site.
Conducts inspections and security checks.
Performs other related duties as directed.

Our Community

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 small-town 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 I-9 and the E-Verify 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 at or via email at .

Veterans Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238 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 please click 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 at or via email at .

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Youth behaviors.
Supervision in a correctional setting.
De-escalation techniques.

SKILL IN:
Coaching and mentoring youth.
Developing and maintaining professional relationships.
Non-physical intervention.
Defensive tactics.
Report writing.
Effective communication both orally and in writing.

ABILITY TO:
Interact effectively and professionally in stressful situations.
Maintain accurate and complete records.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees court personnel and law enforcement personnel.
Work out of doors in all weather conditions.
Operate in the Microsoft Windows environment inclusive of using Excel database management and record keeping programs.
Attend work as scheduled and/or required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
College course work related to juvenile justice or behavioral sciences or two (2) years experience working with youths preferably in a detention setting group home or coaching ages 12-18 or any satisfactory equivalent combination of education training and/or experience relevant to the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Oregon drivers license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Yamhill County Juvenile Corrections Division will conduct initial and on-going criminal background checks on division employees. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprinting records check pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification. Any felony conviction may be disqualifying.

Yamhill County Juvenile Corrections Division is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Yamhill County Juvenile Corrections Division from hiring promoting or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in been convicted of or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY:
The employee typically works in a correctional environment responsible to maintain order and supervise the conduct of detained youth. Must be able to comprehend and interpret laws rules regulations and directives. Must be able to use a computer telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The employee will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

The employee is regularly required to walk sit or stand 100% of the time talk or hear 100% of the time use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to reach and bend 100% of the time. May be required to lift or drag up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally. May be required to assist during physical interventions and the ability to defend oneself.

Contact with the public in office and work site environments may risk exposure to irrational and/or hostile behavior contagious diseases or contact with wildlife.

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 job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.