Community Corrections Specialist I

Join Washington Countys Community Corrections Center as a variable hour Community Correction Specialist I! Both bilingual and non-bilingual individuals are encouraged to position offers a flexible schedule and is a perfect way to gain experience working in the Community Corrections field!Individuals in this position can work up to 20 hours a week (must be at least 21 years of age).

Washington Countys Community Corrections Center is a 24-hour 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved adults with a structured living environment while focusing on accountability employment and skill-building. As a Community Corrections Specialist I your responsibilities includemonitoringthe daily activities of justice involved adults (residents);maintainingsecurity; coordinating the activities of residents; and making certain residents follow the facility regulations or procedures as well as interact with residents by providing information andassistance. This position works within a facilityoperating24hourper day 7 days per week.

This position is at-will and willaccruesick time; however this position is not eligible for medical dental or vision benefits.

IdealKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Behavior and adjustment problems of adult offenders; Counseling techniques used to encourage behavioral change and appropriate life decisions; Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar; Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers supervisors residents or the public from diverse groups and backgrounds; Effectively communicate with persons of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; Make immediate decisions when dealing with crisis situations; Maintain composure keep emotions in check control anger and avoid aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.

Shift Differential
Employees working6:00am 4:30pm (Day Shift) receive base pay; employees working2:00pm 12:30am (Swing Shift) receive one dollar ($1.00) per hour shift differential; employees working 10:00pm 8:30am (Night Shift) receive one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) shift differential per hour.

How Scheduling Works

• Each month by the 10th you will give your availability for the following month.

• There are three (3) shifts available each 6 10 hours long inlength(day swing night).

• You will provide at least 10 shifts you are available to workthe following month. This could be a combination of day swing and night shifts.

*All on-call staff must be available to work two (2) night shifts per month.

Minimum Qualifications

To review the complete classification including the full list of knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position use this link:Community Corrections Specialist.

Education and Experience:

• One (1) year of college coursework. Educationmustinclude some coursework in correctional studies the social and behavioral sciences or a related field to bequalifying;OR

• One (1) year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders.

Additional Requirements

• Mustpass a comprehensive background investigation.

• Must be able to pass a post-offer psychological assessment prior to appointment.

• Work varied shifts including weekends evenings nights and holidays.

• Be at least 21 years of age.

• Possess a valid Oregon State Class C drivers license and acceptable drivingrecordperWashington County policy.

• Obtain andmaintainfirst aid/AED/CPR certification.

• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment.

• For more information on the physical requirements please visit theJob Task Analysis.