Description

Position Close Date: 6/12/2024

***Applicants must upload a resume to their application in order to be considered for this opportunity. Cover letter preferred.***

Position Summary: Volunteers of America Oregon’s Community & Electronic Monitoring Program works in partnership with the Juvenile Services Division, courts, and other community-based providers to help support youth through tracking and monitoring in their community and/or home in lieu of incarceration. The role is responsible for monitoring youth referred into the program to ensure that conditions of release are being complied with, to assess the nature of the activities of the juvenile in the community, and to ensure public safety and that the youth returns to court. This position requires an extensive amount of driving throughout Clackamas County.

Compensation: $19.36- $25.82/hour (Depends on Experience and/or Certifications). This is a full-time position with excellent benefits! Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) with automatic 5.5% contribution after 18-months regardless of employee participation, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts. A generous paid time off plan includes 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year, in addition to 10 paid holidays and 3 paid personal holidays per year.

Education, Training & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of experience working with youth in a monitoring situation (equivalent training, supervisory, management, or direct service experience may be substituted for the educational requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager).
• Training and experience in the issues faced by at-risk or high-risk youth and families in the community and the developmental and cognitive stages of youth as well as emotional, social, and physical issues affecting youth.

Competencies:

• An understanding of the juvenile justice system and Multnomah County’s network of community supports and agencies.
• Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex systems
• Ability to maintain electronic records.
• Basic knowledge of ethical conduct, professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Access, Excel, Word and Outlook.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• An active driver’s license, current insurance, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass our insurer’s driving standards.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provide community-based monitoring (face-to-face or telephone) services to youth in their homes, at school and at work.
• Accurately document youth contacts in the Community & Electronic Monitoring and County databases on a daily basis.
• Conduct intakes, attend court, and participate in meetings as needed.
• Provide some crisis management and limited case management (referral) support.

Other Responsibilities:
• Attend trainings and VOA meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned 

Work Environment:
o Works in an office setting and frequently travels locally to provide monitoring services to youth population.
o Must be prepared to handle client crises and/or emergencies
o Frequent meetings outside of the office throughout Clackamas County.

Schedule: This is a full-time position; 40 hrs. per week. Hours typically between Saturday to Wednesday 1:00-9:30pm. 

Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability any other category protected by federal, state or local law.