Transition Juvenile Parole/Probation Officer
Transition Juvenile Parole/Probation Officer
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Initial Posting Date:
05/29/2025Application Deadline:
06/18/2025Agency:
Oregon Youth AuthoritySalary Range:
$5552 - $8543Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Transition Juvenile Parole/Probation OfficerJob Description:
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Transition Juvenile Parole/Probation Officer (TJPPO)
Portland Oregon - Washington County Parole/Probation Office
Are you passionate about supporting youth as they transition back into their communities Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is hiring a Transition Juvenile Parole/Probation Officer (TJPPO) based in Washington County. This role is essential in helping youth successfully reintegrate by connecting them with vocational training employment education mentoring and supportive services. The TJPPO works evenings and weekends to build strong relationships with youth families and community partnersoffering critical after-hours support transportation de-escalation and supervision. Ideal candidates bring experience in case management youth or family services and have familiarity with court systems. We highly encourage bilingual Spanish/English speakers to apply as language skills are valuable in fostering inclusive engagement. If you are collaborative culturally responsive and ready to coach young people toward accountability and positive development we want to hear from you.
To qualify for the position (minimum qualifications):
A Bachelors Degree in Psychology Sociology Criminology the Behavioral Sciences or a related degree; and two years experience guiding or counseling troubled criminal offender or socially maladjusted clients in a social service or criminal justice setting.
Three years of additional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Special Qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities let us know! Its how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Preference given to those that are bilingual in English/Spanish.
- Develops fosters and supports relationships with local workforce development agency
- Provide weekend/evening sub-care and community partner support including de-escalation intervention enhanced supervision tracking transports etc.
- Prior case management and court experience.
Additional Details:
For a complete list of duties and responsibilities please click here.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience skills and education. For more information on pay equity click here.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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How to Apply:
COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter please describe your experiences skills and knowledge as they relate to the desired attributes of the position and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.
Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills experience (both lived volunteer and professional) knowledge and/or education pertinent to this position including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes. Please ensure your resume shows month/year and description of job duties for each position.
Complete the questionnaire.
Following the submission of your application promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If youre an employee these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.
Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable. Click here for more information about veterans preference.
Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.
Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works Join our Recruitment team Wednesday June 11 between 11am-11:30am PST during our OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats!
ABOUT OYA
At OYA diversity equity and inclusion are more than just words on a meet our mission and live our values as an agency DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone especially people of color those who identify as LGBTQ or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.
If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity OYA wants to hear from you! People of color women and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!
For more information please visit in it for You
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package including low-cost high-coverage health insurance generous time-off and a competitive retirement plan.
Discover moreabout working in Oregon state government byclicking here.
Additional Information:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be individualized based on merit competence performance and business need.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law. The more diverse we are the better our work will be.
Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at . Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
Pre-employment Checks:
In keeping with our mission OYA will conduct a criminal record check per OAR 416 Division 800 a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.
All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a mandatory reporter of child abuse.
Visa Sponsorship:
We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Have Questions:
For questions about the job announcement email the OYA recruitment team at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
