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On-Call Juvenile Services Specialist 1

Salary

$19.46 - $26.66 Hourly

Location

Juvenile Shelter/Detention - Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Part Time / On Call

Job Number

2025-00083

Department

Juvenile

Division

Detention & Shelter

Opening Date

11/10/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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+ Benefits

THE POSITION

Douglas County Juvenile Department

On-Call Non-Benefited Postition/ Works as Needed/ No Gaurantee of Hours.

Job Summary:

This position performs duties in supervising the activities of youth in a Detention Facility and/or Residential Treatment Program. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment, and for the protection of the emotional and physical well-being of the youth. This position provides direct supervision and services to youth which may include transportation to appointments, overseeing/assisting with daily activities, and providing individual or group services. This is an entry-level position.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

+ Provide fill-in coverage due to absence of other staff or additional staffing requiremtns.

+ Oversee youth to ensure physical and emotional needs are met and that the facility/program is safe and secure.

+ Provide on-line supervision of youth under the supervision of higher classifications. Give practical advice or guidance to youth and maintain communication with other staff members

+ Document daily activities and observations; prepare incident reports; prepare necessary daily and weekly forms; consult with coworkers regarding youth.

+ Instruct, supervise, and participate with youth in daily work, chores and recreational activities. Assist in providing competency development and other individual group activities.

+ Assist in crisis intervention.

+ Transport youth to and from community appointments/activities as directed.

+ Teach and assist youth in learning facility/program rules and procedures, check for illness or injury, provide meals, clothing, and bedding as needed. Assist with other necessities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

+ Any combination of course work, experience and/or training which provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge of:Reasonable knowledge of juvenile behavior and human relations; A bility to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; give practical advice and guidance to juveniles; apply a practical knowledge of program requirements and procedures to day-to-day activities; maintain order, discipline and safety; discipline firmly and fairly; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; estimate time and materials and manage time efficiently; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintain progress reports and charts using a computer; keyboarding; transport juveniles; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, juveniles & their families, outside agency personnel and the public.

Required

+ At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license

+ Regular and consistent attendance

Work is performed at a juvenile detention or shelter facility and requires participating in a work and recreational activities with the clients; must be able to apprehend and restrain hostile youth when necessary. Physical demands may require bending, climbing stairs, gripping with hands and fingers, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, lifting/carrying up to 60 pounds, pulling, pushing, reaching, running and walking. Some driving may be required.

NOTE: Applicants may be disqualified after unsuccessful completion of any phase of evaluation.

SCREENING & EVALUATION

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.

Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

SELECTION PROCESS: Screening of applicants based upon minimum qualifications listed above; oral panel interview; extensive background investigation; physical exam and chemical detection screen. Final review by the Juvenile Director or Designee.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification here: Juvenile Services Specialist 1 (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1460/Juvenile-Services-Specialist-1-PDF)

Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or ph: (541) 440-4405

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity (http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/posters/EEO%20Resolution\_102005.pdf)

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.

Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found athttp://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/benefits.asp. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described inDouglas County Personnel Rule 9 (http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/personnel\_rules/rules/rule\_09.asp) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).

Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) (PERS) for retirement benefits.

Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.

ph: (541) 440-4405

[email protected]

Employer

Douglas County (OR)

Address

1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone

541-464.6300541-440-4405

Website

https://douglascountyor.gov/

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