Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $28.47 - $34.80 Hourly
Department: Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type: Regular Represented
Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 29, 2024
The Opportunity: OVERVIEW The Department of Community Justice is hiring for both regular and on-call status Community Works Leaders for the Adult and Juvenile Services Divisions. The successful candidates will supervise, create, and maintain a safe, secure, stable, and enriching work environment for Justice Involved Individuals (JII) in our Community Service program. Your ability to model prosocial behavior is key, as well as demonstrating and assisting clients with safe work practices. A keen understanding of conflict management, the ability to quickly develop rapport with people from diverse backgrounds, and quickly solve problems is necessary. A love for working outside in all weather conditions and the ability to promote safety, trust, and belonging with co-workers and clients is primary.
As a Community Works Leader, you will: - Drive clients to and from work sites using 15 passenger van with trailer
- Assign work to crew members and show them the correct way to do the assigned work.
- Provide information on general safety practices.
- Engage in effective relationships with JII to promote prosocial behavior.
- Use Evidence Based Practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, when working with clients.
- Provide crisis interventions as needed.
- Coordinate and schedule work projects in the community.
- Complete paperwork and reports, using various computer data systems, for each client, including time cards, notes and documents to other community justice staff and incident/injury reports.
Community Works Leaders must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays. Serving the Public, Even During Disasters Every day, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE: Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community. The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj. The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: Come Find Your Why? (video) TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: - Equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college-level coursework and/or on-the-job work in social work, psychology, sociology or a related field.
- Two (2) years of responsible experience leading or supervising community services, church, youth, or other work groups, or working with Justice Involved Individuals (JII).
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid CPR/AED/First Aid card or able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. Keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Experience providing crisis interventions.
- Ability to drive a 15 passenger van with a trailer.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability for full range of motion of limbs to demonstrate work methods.
- Ability to use landscaping power tools (eg. string trimmers, blowers, and lawn mowers).
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.)
- Ability to stand for at least 8 hours per day.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION The Application Packet: - Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application. Education and Work Experience are the only sections that will be screened to determine minimum qualifications.
- Resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience - paid or unpaid.
- Cover Letter (optional): Communicate interest in working with juveniles or adults or both, and if you're interested in full time or on-call status, or both.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates or oral examination.
- Consideration of top candidates/interviews
- Background, reference, and education checks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type of Position: This represented, hourly position is eligible for overtime. FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule: 4/10 hour shifts per week Location: DCJ East Campus and Juvenile Justice Center Telework: This position is designated as on site/ad hoc telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department's business needs
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include: - Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Moda or Kaiser Permanente).
- Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
- Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
- Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
- Access to wellness resources
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions? Recruiter: Joanne Campbell
Email: ...@multco.us
Phone: +1 (971) ####### Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile: 6267 - Community Works Leader