What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORAS Specialist position at STAR Community Justice Center?
Position Summary:
The ORAS specialist is a position that is responsible for the risk assessment of new residents while reporting directly to the ORAS Manager.
General Responsibilities:
- Know and adhere to STAR’s policies and procedures
- Coordinates with all STAR departments
- Research legal history of all new intakes prior to arrival
- Conduct risk assessments by utilizing the Initial PREA Screening and ORAS assessment
- Maintain documentation to standard
- Maintains a professional and positive relationship with all court officials, probation offices, and jails for the counties STAR serves
Performance Evaluation:
Staff holding this position will be evaluated on the following intervals of employment: 90th day, 6 months, 1 year, and annually thereafter. The following domains will be assessed:
- Administrative Skills: Knowledge and Adherence to Policies and Procedures, Time Management, Organization, Technology Skills, Documentation, Communication Skills
- Work Ethic: Attendance, Initiative, Dependability, Dealing with Demanding Situations, Role Modeling, Team Player, Professional Development
- Position Skills: Knowledge of Program’s Treatment Model, Use of Redirection Techniques and Behavioral Reinforcement, Interviewing Skills, Development of Therapeutic Alliance, Community Partner Collaboration
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree or better in human service or criminal justice field is preferred
- A strong background with two years in the field of corrections preferred
- Valid driver’s license
STAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, and national origin, disability, age or Vietnam-era status. All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability as deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. All positions serve at the pleasure of the STAR Facility Governing Board.
