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| Post Code: D717 |
| Announcement Number: LEYA8013 |
| Classification Number: C6634 |
| Open: 03/10/2008 |
| Close: 03/24/2008 |
| Location: Portland |
| Availability: Full Time |
JUVENILE PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICER |
$3,429 - $5,219 MONTHLY
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The mission of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth offenders accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. In support of this mission, the agency director’s message states:
“The OregonYouth Authority's mandate is multi-faceted. Our most important charge is to protect the public and hold youth offenders accountable for their behavior. But at all levels of the organization, our greatest challenge is to provide youth with opportunities to learn personal responsibility, develop social skills, and make positive choices for themselves. Our goal is to prevent youth from moving deeper into the juvenile justice or the adult corrections systems”.
As an OYA employee, individuals are a part of the team responsible for the supervision, management and administration of correctional facilities, parole and probation services, community out-of-home placements, and other functions related to state programs for youth corrections. These responsibilities are provided for youth offenders from diverse cultures and backgrounds ranging in age from 12 to 18 (in some cases up to age 25). The youth offenders may reside in one of eleven OYA-operated facilities located around the state or may be involved with services under the jurisdiction of OYA such as parole and probation.
The OregonYouth Authority values culturally competent staff to provide a continuum of services to our diverse clientele.
GENERAL INFORMATION . . .
- This position is with the OYA Washington County Parole and Probation Office, located in Portland.
- This recruitment is open to anyone meeting the qualifications listed in the “TO QUALIFY” section below.
- All applicants are required to complete the following pre-employment testing:
- IMPACT, a video-based, multiple-choice test of a person’s common sense and a reading exercise.
- Applicants offered employment will be:
- subject to a pre-employment psychological testing;
- subject to a fingerprint-based criminal record check (conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment; the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered); and
- subject to pre-employment drug testing.
- A benefit of this position is participation through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) with employer contributions. This position is also designated as “Police and Fire” membership with PERS which includes the ability to retire 5 years earlier than positions designated “General Membership”.
- All positions in OYA require the incumbent to serve as a “Mandatory Reporter” of child abuse.
TO QUALIFY
Your PD 100 (application form) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, the Behavioral Sciences or a related degree; and two years experience guiding or counseling troubled, criminal offender or socially maladjusted clients in a social service or criminal justice setting.
(Three years of additional experience may substitute for the education requirement.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees in these positions provide professional family case work, community supervision and counseling in the rehabilitation of youthful offenders who have been committed to a state training school (parole) or placed in a community-based treatment program (probation) with appropriate concern for the protection of the community and the accountability of youth to society. Major duties:
- conduct counseling sessions for youth in drug and alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, anger management, social skills, employment, etc.;
- conduct counseling or training for family members to develop parenting skills and to enhance communication with their child;
- serve as a community liaison member to the Case Review Team to discuss cases and review plans for each youth;
- act as a liaison with community, youth correctional facility, and treatment center;
- make recommendations regarding revocation of parole when necessary;
- apprehend, search and transport youth exercising authorized mechanical restraints and safety practices;
- complete initial service rehabilitation plans and sub-care reviews within agency policy timelines;
- prepare written reports to the court covering remand and review hearings; write responses to all interstate compact placement requests;
- provide crisis intervention to client, family and providers; and
- participate in routine case conferences.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- OYA facilities are tobacco free environments.
- Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. There is extensive traveling required and occasionally inclement weather conditions may occur.
- Involves contact with angry, verbally abusive and potentially physically dangerous clients. Youth offenders or associates may possess weapons, and may represent a real and present danger to themselves or others. Employee must respond to crisis situations utilizing professional judgment to assure community and self-protection.
- Staff is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, as a role model for other staff and youth offenders. The staff is to be aware of and adhere to OYA, Parole and Probation policies and procedures. Professional conduct includes but is not limited to; reliability; dependability, regular and punctual attendance in order to provide consistent services; provide public safety; neat personal appearance; and being a law-abiding citizen.
- Responsibility to provide a positive affirming environment which values fellow employees and the people we serve.
- Enters close custody facilities which requires, as a primary responsibility, strict adherence by each employee to security measures at all times to assure the custody, control and supervision of youth offenders.
- Requires the ability to read, speak and write in English.
THIS IS THE TEST
YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to each question. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience you describe in your answers are listed in the Work History section of your application form. Your grade will be based on your answers. Number your answers to correspond to the number of the question. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete.
- Describe your education, training or experience which has provided you with the knowledge of casework theory, principles, and practices as it relates to youth offenders. Indicate the type of caseloads you have managed and the level of responsibility exercised. Has the work involved developing treatment/reformation plans, conducting counseling or providing rehabilitation services for youth?
- Explain how your background has provided you with the knowledge and skills to apply state laws, policies and regulations related to serving youth in the juvenile justice system.
- Employees in these positions are responsible for writing documents and reports which are submitted to government agencies and the courts. Applicants should possess good writing, communication and public speaking skills in order to provide information, counsel and guidance to youth offenders, county staff, community leaders and judges. Describe how your experience has prepared you for these tasks.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Obtain a State of Oregon application (form PD 100) from a local Oregon Employment Department office OR most state agency personnel offices. If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the application form (PD 100), you may call the OYA Employee Services at (503) 373-7383, or TTY (503) 378-4672 for the hearing impaired to leave a message about the alternative format needed.
Mail or deliver your completed application materials and supplemental forms to:
Oregon Youth Authority, Employee Services
530 Center Street NE, Suite 200
Salem OR 97301-3765
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the close date shown on this announcement and must be complete and legible.
Applications may be FAXED to (503) 373-7623. The Oregon Youth Authority cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost in the mail.
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, HAVE YOU:
- Reviewed the “To Qualify” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Have you clearly stated your qualifying experience in the Work History on your application?
- Indicated the correct title, class and announcement number from this announcement on your application?
- Included your Social Security Number on the front page of your application?
- Attached any required supplemental information or test answer?
- Signed and dated your application?
SUBMIT only the required materials. Keep reference letters or work examples for interviews. Be sure to keep a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS and information on application forms are available through:
Oregon Youth Authority, Toll Free (1-800-375-2864)
www.oregon.gov/OYA OR www.oregonjobs.org
THE OREGONYOUTH AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO SELECTING, TRAINING, SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING A COMPETENT AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE.
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