Juvenile Group Worker - Detention - Juvenile

Marion County, Oregon

Salem (OR)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Marion County’s Juvenile Department seeks a Juvenile Group Worker to provide care and supervision for youth in a detention or residential setting. This on-site role requires transport, facilitating evidence-based groups, and administering daily activities in a 24/7 facility.

Responsibilities include de-escalation and behavioral interventions, maintaining safety, and documentation. Candidates should have two years of college in related fields or equivalent experience, and be willing to work

Qualifications

Two years of college with significant coursework in juvenile justice, sociology, psychology or a related field.
Two years of experience engaging and supporting juveniles, preferably in a detention, group-home, or court-involved setting; OR
Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

Responsibilities

Provides active supervision of juveniles in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
Provides services and programs to juveniles in compliance with department vision, goals and objectives.
Provides orientation services for incoming juveniles to support and ensure their ability to understand expectations.
Provides guidance of daily routines and activities including hygiene, food service and housekeeping.
Engages youth and facilitates evidence-based groups, organized activities and recreation and identifies opportunities to increase pro-social skills and abilities.
Provides appropriate cognitive and behavioral interventions with juveniles who may be acting out, distraught, angry, confused, depressed, mentally ill, and/or uncooperative to de-escalate behavior, gain their confidence and cooperation.

Job description

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. The Juvenile Department provides court-involved youth with detention, restitution, education, and probation services, and abides by federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards. The juvenile detention program offers a continuum of services focused on enhancing public safety through risk reduction and skill development. This position requires work in a 24/7 facility and requires shift work, which may include overnights and weekends.

Juvenile Group Workers provide care, close supervision, and support services for youth in a detention facility or residential setting; transport and assist youth in juvenile and residential care, develop and implement activities aligned with evidence-based practices that enhances the growth and development of the youth.

Work under the direct supervision of the Juvenile Detention Manager or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews work for conformance to established standards and statutes.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. While employees in this classification may occasionally train others, such as new employees, volunteers, or for cross-training and special projects, lead work is not the responsibility of positions in this classification. If an appointing authority assigns the full range of lead duties, the employee will be compensated in accordance with Marion County Personnel Rules.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

Provides active supervision of juveniles in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
Provides services and programs to juveniles in compliance with department vision, goals and objectives.
Provides orientation services for incoming juveniles to support and ensure their ability to understand expectations.
Provides guidance of daily routines and activities including hygiene, food service and housekeeping.
Engages youth and facilitates evidence-based groups, organized activities and recreation and identifies opportunities to increase pro-social skills and abilities.
Provides appropriate cognitive and behavioral interventions with juveniles who may be acting out, distraught, angry, confused, depressed, mentally ill, and/or uncooperative to de-escalate behavior, gain their confidence and cooperation.
Re‑redirects behavior of juveniles using role modeling, facilitating problem solving, reminders of expectations, cognitive interventions and coaching. Communicates and provides appropriate interventions for potential developmental disabilities, mental health crises and medical and/or emotional needs.
Transports and maintains supervision of juveniles by driving a motor vehicle in secure transports.
Provides supervision of visitors including but not limited to juvenile family members and approved visitors, service providers, attorneys and volunteers/interns.

Safety and Security

Maintains the safety and security of the facility including keys, tools and equipment control; conducts inspections, security checks and searches; reports any improperly functioning equipment and needed repairs. Conducts and documents head count/bed checks in accordance with facility standards.
Performs searches of juvenile and/or property; secures medications and contraband or other non-allowed program items; monitors use of cleaning supplies and keeps supplies secured when not in use.
When non-physical interventions or de-escalation have been unsuccessful, manages specialized behavior problems with out-of-control juveniles by utilizing physical intervention and restraint techniques to prevent harm to the juvenile or others in accordance with policy, training and program certification.
Responds when First Aid is needed and to medical emergencies. Complies with Universal Precautions.

Administrative

Performs responsibilities for admission and release from programs. Completes initial assessment and screenings for medical/mental health needs; completes data entry related paperwork.
Prepares paperwork and documentation required by policy and procedure. Documents individual juvenile’s behavior and performance as observed by daily contact and supervision methods including evaluating and rating behaviors; writing behavior/incident reports; documenting individual skills training and skill reinforcement; scheduling youth activities through the computerized systems; maintaining rosters; completing shift documentation and/or records; exhibiting clear communication both verbally and in writing; maintaining confidentiality.
Responds to e‑mails, voicemails and memos in a timely manner; establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with co‑workers, customers and other agencies by maintaining regular and punctual work attendance.
Complies with training requirements.
Possesses a Food Handler’s card or will obtain one within the first 30 days of hire. Document meal and snack counts.
Has and maintains a valid Oregon Class C driver’s license with approval to drive.
Dispenses medications as prescribed and directed.
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

Experience And Training

Two years of college with significant coursework in juvenile justice. sociology, psychology. or a related field; AND
Two years of experience engaging and supporting juveniles, preferably in a detention, group-home, or court-involved setting; OR
Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

PREFERENCES

Bachelor's degree in human services, juvenile justice, psychology, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or related field.

Special Requirements

The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's 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: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518
Possess, or obtain within 90 days of hire, current CPR and Basic First Aid certification. Maintain ability to perform CPR and First Aid.
Obtain initial blood borne pathogens training within 30 days of hire.
For detention positions, possess or obtain within 180 days of hire, LEDS certification.
This assignment is represented by a union.
This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
Typical Work Schedule: Works in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with rotating shift schedules and workstations. This includes working day, swing, and grave shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of adolescent development, juvenile behavior, and intervention techniques. Skill and ability to learn juvenile laws in the State of Oregon; learn and implement evidence-based programs and principles to reduce community risk factors and increase protective factors; implement evidence-based practices and principles with juveniles in a group setting and on an individual basis; facilitate skill building groups and teach and support individual skill development; follow directives of policies and procedures; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; maintain required certifications and trainings; work with juveniles from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with a variety of dynamics and issues; develop effective working relationships with coworkers, youth, family and the public; use sound, practical and fair judgment in assessment and decision making; understand basic computer skills; drive a motor vehicle; work a flexible schedule with a variety of hours and shifts within a 24-hour period and maintain alertness and observance during shifts; and ensure punctuality.

Physical Requirements

Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; uses depth perception; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors; speaks with a clear and audible voice; hears a normal speech level; rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; sits; stands; bends forward; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead; uses a keyboard and computer; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and carries items weighing up to 125 lbs.; lift up to 75 lbs., and carry boxes of paper weighing up to 50 lbs. for up to 25 feet; may be exposed to noise, wet areas, ladder/scaffolding, chemicals, and high exposure risk to OSHA Blood/Body Fluid; restrain out of control youth; grasping, dragging, twisting, and turning.

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 hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s 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 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. 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 http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, ...

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, ...; 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‑mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Regular positions in this classification are represented by the Marion County Juvenile Employees Association (MCJEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCJEA benefits package, and select MCJEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Juvenile Employee Association (MCJEA) from the page links. Temporary employees are not represented by the union.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have working with juveniles. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)