Outdoor Program Specialist

Description

• Applications are reviewed regularly. Postings may close prior to the listed date. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**
  
  

This posting is intended to fill two positions. The Outdoor Program Specialist position is On-Call and does not qualify for benefits.

Make a positive impact in the lives of at-risk youth in our community. The Outdoor Program Specialist serves a key role in supporting probation youth in Douglas County's Outdoor Behavioral Health Program, which helps to promote their personal growth, responsibility, and positive decision-making all while exploring the outdoors of our beautiful community. The right individual for the position will be someone with dedication to and experience working with this unique group of juveniles, and someone who is committed to helping the Juvenile Probation Department achieve its mission to reduce delinquent behavior among youth through targeted interventions.

Primary Objectives

Performs intermediate work providing supervision support for youth participating in the Outdoor Behavioral Health Program, performs a variety of other duties in support of the Juvenile Probation department, as requested; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supervision Exercised

None

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the Outdoor Behavioral Health Program supervisor with juveniles in adventure-based programs, community service, trail work and other community-based events including overnight trips.
• Communicates with "on-call" staff responsible for proper radio communication with Douglas County Dispatch.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including, but not limited to, filing and answering phones, documenting activities and contacts, completing reports as appropriate and necessary, utilizing computer software programs.
• Follows the directives given by the Outdoor Behavior Health Program Supervisor/Senior Juvenile Probation Officer.
• Works under pressure, exercises good judgment and makes sound and timely decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Assists with various outdoor activities including, but not limited to, kayaking, rock-climbing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snow camping, backpacking, avalanche training, snowboarding, adventure challenge course and wilderness survival.
• Monitors and maintains the safety of juveniles during transportation in the Outdoor Education Program.
• Drives a motor vehicle and transport juveniles to specified locations.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• High School diploma/GED; and one (1) year of experience working with at risk youth OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at date of employment.
  
  

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR certification, within two (2) months of date of employment.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands; frequently requires standing; occasionally requires walking, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work regularly requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment); frequently requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to outdoor weather conditions in all seasons; occasionally requires work working near moving mechanical parts, working in high/precarious places and exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
  
  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
• This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
  
  

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Vocational Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the Above
  
  

02

How many years of experience do you possess working with at risk youth? (All experience should be included in work history)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

03

Briefly describe your experience, if any, of working with at risk youth.

04

Will you be 21 years of age at date of employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Do you currently hold CPR and First Aid certification, or are you able to obtain it within two (2) months of date of employment?

• I currently hold CPR and First Aid certification.
• I am able to obtain certification within two (2) months of date of employment
• I DO NOT hold current certification, and I WILL NOT be able to obtain certification within two (2) months of date of employment.
  
  

07

How many years of experience do you possess performing clerical duties such as filing, answering phones, completing documentation and reports?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more
  
  

08

Briefly describe your experience, if any, with outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock-climbing, backpacking, wilderness survival and other related activities.

09

Briefly describe why you are interested in the Outdoor Program Specialist position with Douglas County Juvenile Probation.

10

Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.*** Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

• Yes, I have listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
• I do not have 10 years of work history, but I have included all employment history.
• I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years, and I have included the experience on my application.
• No, I have not listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
  
  

11

Are you able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values. MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions. Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness. Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision. Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community. Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals. Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect. Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question