Community Corrections Specialist - Hillsboro, United States - Urban League of Portland

Description

The Opportunity
The Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved individuals with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability, employment, and skill-building.

As a Community Corrections Specialist I, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining center security
• Coordinating activities for residents
• Providing residents with assistance and information
• Ensuring facility regulations and procedures are followed

For a complete list of essential duties, please use this link: Community Corrections Specialist I

Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate can effectively communicate with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures, they thrive in a team environment, and they approach their work with integrity and dedication to serving the Washington County community.

Shift Differential

New employees will start on night shift. Movement to other shifts is based on seniority. Employees working 7:00am - 3:30pm (Day Shift) receive base pay; employees working 3:00pm - 11:30pm (Swing Shift) receive one dollar ($1.00) per hour shift differential; employees working 11:00pm - 7:30am (Night Shift) receive one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) shift differential per hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• One (1) year of college coursework. Education must include some coursework in correctional studies, the social and behavioral sciences, or a related field to be qualifying, OR
• One (1) year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders.

Additional Department and Program Specific Requirements:

• Obtain appropriate State of Oregon DPSST certification within 12 months.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer psychological assessment prior to appointment.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Oregon State Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Obtain and maintain first aid/AED/CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment.

For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task Analysis (Download PDF reader) . (Download PDF reader)