Program Coordinator 2 Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

The Marion County Sheriffs Office Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program connects individuals with services as an alternative to traditional criminal justice involvement. LEAD works with people experiencing substance use behavioral health needs homelessness and other barriers connecting them with treatment housing healthcare and community resources to improve stability and reduce repeated law enforcement contact.

• Plans organizes and conducts studies of program effectiveness to evaluate assets deficiencies and utilization.
• Plans and develops program descriptions measurements policies procedures budgets and systems; monitors operational details of program.
• Recommends policy goals and objectives for program area interprets policy and procedures assures compliance monitors non-compliance and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Makes recommendations to increase effectiveness of existing program(s) and methodologies based on assessment relevant literature and research.
• Acts as lead in improving coordinating promoting and developing needed resources.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with similar personnel engaged with other programs and agencies.
• Conducts training for departmental staff in specific programs and their utilization.
• Conducts research in areas of specialty gathers and compiles data and information prepares reports and makes recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance and expert advice in program areas to related advisory councils commissions and agencies both private and public.
• Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings at various sites and work at various locations in order to perform duties.
• Utilizes knowledge and understanding of Criminal Justice System in program evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelors degree in public or business administration social work or related field; AND
2. Two years of responsible experience in program coordination planning development and evaluation; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check including finger printing; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.

• This position is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical work schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

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 full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student 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 I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify 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 OAR and . 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

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

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 e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.