Job Details

Salary: $20.59 Hourly
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Part-time (Extra Help-under 20 hrs week)
Job Number: 8357
Department: Community Justice
Division: Juvenile Service
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity

The Juvenile Division looks to hire the most qualified employees to join a team of creative and enthusiastic individuals who value teamwork and integrity in teaching skills and assisting youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System in positive change. Employees work with youth in our community and programs to promote accountability, responsibility, positive values and change in a Trauma Informed and Restorative way.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• This position will be on-call for our 24-Hour Juvenile Detention and Residential units, the shifts will vary.
• This position will generally average no more than 20 hours per week.
• Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
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• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
• It is a violation of the Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace policy to unlawfully manufacture, use, be under the influence of (per policy definition), possess, dispense, distribute, sell, trade, solicit, and/or offer for sale drugs, other substances, or chemicals identified in 21 CFR 1308 (Code of Federal Regulations) including, but not limited to, synthetic or natural medical or recreational marijuana. The illegal or unauthorized use of prescription drugs is also prohibited. Please click on the following link to review

Job Duties and Requirements
Examples of Important Job Tasks:

• Admit, release and monitor juveniles within the 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.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED.
License or Certificate:

Requires possession of a valid Oregon driver's license and a good driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jackson County is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our commitment includes providing a respectful working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This commitment is made by Jackson County in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Upon your request, Jackson County will consider all requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at or call 541-###-####.
This is not a benefited position.
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (A conviction does not necessarily disqualify you from employment, but an incomplete answer will. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the position for which you applied.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question