Juvenile Services Specialist (Part Time)

Clackamas County; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Clackamas County's Juvenile Department is seeking a motivated Part-Time Juvenile Services Specialist to join the team at the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center. This 20-hour/week role focuses on intake, supervision and coordinating release plans for youth referred by law enforcement.

You will transport youth securely to detention, court appearances and medical appointments, while assessing medical, mental health or crisis needs and maintaining accurate JJIS documentation.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience with at-risk youth required.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with youth, families and partners.
• Independent decision making and problem solving.
• Culturally aware and able to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Takes custody of youth brought in by law enforcement and develops an immediate safety plan.
• Assesses health, mental health and crisis needs; coordinates with services.
• Completes intake, fingerprints and photographs as required by statute.
• Explains release options and court procedures to youth and families.
• Maintains records and JJIS documentation; data entry and review.
• Provides secure transportation to detention, court and medical appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Cultural awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in criminal justice or related field

Job description

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you passionate about helping others?
• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth and their families?
• Are you “quick on your feet” and able to engage with dynamic youth?
• Do you have exceptional organizational skills?
• Do you have creative problem-solving skills?
• Do you have the “gift” of remaining compassionate when working with resistance?
• Do you believe that all youth are capable of success?

If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on!

We are searching for a motivated and experienced Part‑Time Juvenile Services Specialist with excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills to join our team in the Clackamas County Juvenile Department. This position will work 20 hours a week, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:00 AM - 7:00 AM.

The Clackamas County Juvenile Department provides prevention and early intervention services to at‑risk youth, as well as case management for youth who have been referred to the department for delinquent behavior. If selected for this position, you will serve in a critical, operational role within the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC). As a Juvenile Services Specialist, you will be responsible for completing intake and accepting youth brought in by law enforcement into custody, providing supervision, assessing specific medical, mental health, or crisis needs of youth, and completing collateral contacts to determine appropriate release plans for youth in custody.

You will also be responsible for providing secure transportation for youth to and from the detention facility, court appearances, medical appointments, and other transportation, such as transportation for family visitation at detention.

We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in providing equitable juvenile justice, family support, intervention, and reformation services to youth, so they can repair harm to victims, experience positive change, and contribute to a safe, healthy and secure community. To that end, we are searching for individuals who are motivated to be positive and collaborative contributors, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• At least six (6) months of experience working with at risk youth
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work
• Strong interpersonal skills that translate into:
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships both internally and externally
  • Ability to build rapport, engage youth and families, provide resources and positive connections to the community and pro‑social activities
  • Independent decision making and problem‑solving skills
  • Be detail‑oriented, respectful of the needs and interests of others, assertive, accessible and approachable, and self‑directed (able to work without close supervision)
  • Possess cultural awareness and the ability to work well with diverse groups of individuals
  • Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively and professionally
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with at‑risk youth
• Associate’s Degree or higher in criminal justice or a related field

Pre‑Employment Requirements:

• Must pass post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check. Employees in the Juvenile department are also required to pass a background re‑check every five years throughout their employment.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open‑ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Takes custody of youth brought in by law enforcement; gathers and compiles information from youth, parents, and other agencies; develops a comprehensive plan for the youth focusing on community safety and immediate needs of the youth.
2. Assesses youth's physical health, substance use history, mental health status, and history of violence; utilizes a variety of screening tools; accesses appropriate contracted service agencies.
3. Completes thorough intake assessment; fingerprints and photographs youth based on statute.
4. Explains release plan, dispositional options, and court procedures to youth and their families according to established guidelines.
5. Maintains accurate records and appropriate documentation; performs data entry and conducts review and coding of notes in Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) Intake, JJIS Notes, and ACCESS Notes.
6. Provides secure transportation for youth to and from detention facilities, court appearances, medical appointments and other transportation, such as transportation for family visitation at detention as required.

View the full classification specification.

KEY COMPETENCIES

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:

Creates a Respectful and Safe Environment by promoting a working environment and culture in which employees and all the youth, families, and victims we serve feel physically and emotionally safe and able to express themselves without repercussion. It will be critical for someone in this position to commit to serving diverse populations, and recognizes that all youth, families, and the victims we serve must be treated with dignity and respect, and must not experience discrimination, bias, or a lack of equity in services. These diverse populations include but are not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, and national origins; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender‑nonconforming people; individuals with physical or mental disability; people of all ages, religions, genders, political affiliations, veterans, and people of various socio‑economic statuses.

Embodies “SPIRIT” by demonstrating a commitment to the Clackamas County core values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in their work (Clackamas County Core Values).

Builds (Cultivates) Relationships by sustaining cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders, in order to work toward shared goals.

Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.

Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration through team unity by working effectively towards a shared goal, encourages sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.

Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of the diverse youth, families, and victims we serve.

Professional Communication demonstrated by self‑awareness, respect for others, empathy, situation appropriateness and professionalism when communicating verbally, non‑verbally and in writing.

Embraces Continual Learning by displaying an ongoing commitment to, and takes ownership for, learning and self‑improvement, demonstrates willingness to grow within the job as technology, organizational changes demand it.

Honors Confidentiality in compliance with privacy laws, business needs, including all juvenile matters, and employee/team relations, using only for the purpose required to fulfill employment obligations.

Seeks to Problem Solve as evidence by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifies alternative strategies bringing a solution‑focused approach to address challenging or difficult solutions.

Engages in Self‑Management as evidenced by the individual’s ability to manage and continually improve the individual’s own performance through thoughtfulness, self‑awareness, self‑motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks and personnel.

Professional Communication demonstrated by self‑awareness, respect for others, empathy, situation appropriateness and professionalism when communicating verbally, non‑verbally and in writing.

Displays Creativity and Innovation by generating new ideas and takes initiative in improving services, processes, programs and products

Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest and objective behavior in all dealings with or about youth, families, victims, stakeholders, community partners and service providers. Maintains professional relationships and appropriate social, emotional and physical boundaries at all times with the youth and families the Juvenile Department is entrusted to serve.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 20 hours during a workweek, with shifts Monday - Friday from 3 am - 7 am.

Please Note: This position is designated as on‑site/in‑person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties from the specified on‑site work location.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional interactions with juveniles may involve physical contact and/or exposure to hostile attitudes. Participation in crisis prevention/de‑escalation training and defensive tactics training and its use involve controlled defensive and offensive body movements including standing, twisting, bending, balancing, pushing, swinging, blocking, parrying, and striking. The Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center is a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week operation requiring availability to work any and all shifts.