What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services Director position at Lane County?
This is an opportunity to lead community justice work in Lane County at a time of real complexity and change.
Lane County is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services Director to lead a dynamic department overseeing youth services, adult parole & probation, and innovative deflection programming. This role provides executive leadership to six managers and oversight of a $30 million budget, with responsibility for aligning operations, policy, and partnerships across the justice system.
You will step into a system navigating statewide administrative shifts, evolving expectations around public safety and rehabilitation, and a challenging fiscal environment. Success in this role requires both deep operational experience and the ability to lead with clarity, adaptability, and purpose.
This position plays a critical role in Oregon’s broader public safety system—working in partnership with courts, law enforcement, health systems, and bodies like the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, while ensuring alignment with statewide standards.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and align youth and adult community justice operations under a clear, unified vision
- Guide the department through budget constraints and system-level change
- Champion evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals, their families, and the community
- Strengthen partnerships across courts, law enforcement, community providers, and state agencies
- Oversee policy development, fiscal stewardship, and department-wide performance accountability
- Support and develop a strong leadership team to navigate complexity and deliver results
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a leader who brings both credibility and the ability to move work forward in a complex environment:
- Oregon-based experience in community justice—youth services, adult probation, or both
- A track record of leading through change, particularly in public sector or justice systems
- An innovative, solutions-oriented mindset grounded in accountability and compliance
- Demonstrated ability to lead through others—establishing vision, building trust, alignment, and performance across teams
- Strong executive presence with the ability to navigate competing priorities and stakeholder interests
- A balanced approach to public safety, rehabilitation, and equity
Why This Role Matters
Community justice is evolving—and this role will help define what comes next.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful, system-level work that impacts public safety, supports individuals and families, and strengthens the broader community. If you’re ready to bring thoughtful leadership, innovation, and a steady hand to a system that matters, we encourage you to apply.
About this Department
The mission of Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services is to contribute to public safety by reducing risk, creating opportunities, and working to make positive changes in lives directly affecting the impact to the community, victims and offenders by holding justice involved youth and adults appropriately accountable for their behavior.
Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services is comprised of four divisions:
- Administration and Family Mediation
- Deflection
- Parole & Probation
- Youth Services
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
*This is an executive leadership position and may require evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to support department operations.
*This is a non-represented position*Training & Experience:
- Ten years of education and/or experience in public or business administration, program or organizational management and development, justice involved treatment and education, and/or community justice, adult and juvenile probation, and juvenile detention administration, including six years of experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role; or a combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
- Oregon-based experience in community justice—youth services, adult probation, or both.
- CV or resume.
- Cover letter.
Special Requirements:
- This position is subject to a full criminal history background check.
- Oregon driver license at time of appointment.
- As part of the interview process, finalists will be asked to present their vision for "The Future of Community Justice in Lane County." Presentation expectations and logistics will be provided in advance.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Selection Process
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Trauma Informed Care Statement
Trauma-informed care is an approach used to engage people with histories of trauma. It recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma can play in people’s lives. Trauma-informed criminal justice responses can help to avoid re-traumatizing individuals.
Lane County is committed to providing services using Trauma Informed Care practices. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently, or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.
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