On-Call Juvenile Justice Specialist | Detention & Support

Jackson County; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson County Community Justice is seeking an on-call Juvenile Justice Specialist to support the 24-hour detention and residential units. The position averages no more than 20 hours per week and requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Applicants must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen. This is not a benefited position. The department values integrity, trust, consistency, respect and teamwork as fundamental to safer communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Admit, release and monitor juveniles within county detention or residential facility in accordance with state law, contractual obligations and department policy.
• Maintain security, order and schedule of activities with the facility. Conduct searches as needed in accordance with facility regulations. Instruct juveniles on rules, procedures and expectations.
• Maintain documentation on juveniles within the facility by establishing, monitoring and maintaining detailed case files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of juveniles' behavior, attitudes and actions; prepare thorough and detailed reports and maintain records as necessary.
• Oversee meal preparation and serving, laundry, housekeeping, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jackson County Community Justice is seeking an on-call Juvenile Justice Specialist to support the 24-hour detention and residential units. The position averages no more than 20 hours per week and requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Applicants must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen. This is not a benefited position. The department values integrity, trust, consistency, respect and teamwork as fundamental to safer communities.