Juvenile Corrections Technician On-Call Relief
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Salary: $24.06 - $31.63 Hourly Location : McMinnville, OR Job Type: Hourly Job Number: JC25-104 Department: Community Justice Division: Community Justice Opening Date: 07/31/2025 Closing Date: Continuous PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4 Yamhill County is accepting applications for on-call/relief Juvenile Corrections Technicians. This is an entry-level position in the Juvenile Corrections Division to monitor and care for youth offenders in the daily activities of the Corrections Division; performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the division manager or designee who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews work for conformance to established standards and statutes. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification, however, oversees and directs the functional and technical duties of lower-level employees. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES: • Attends to daily needs of in-custody youths. • Writes daily behavior reports. • Performs the intake process; assesses whether youth needs medical treatment; conducts searches; secures youth's personal effects, currency, and contraband and issues receipt; prepares paperwork as necessary. • Responds to emergency situations and interacts to diffuse aggressive situations. • Handles difficult and specialized discipline problems by using standard techniques and established disciplinary controls. • Works a variety of hours; work assignments may include different shifts in a 24-hour facility or the community service program. • Supervises and transports youths to the hospital, pickup points, job sites, or other locations as needed. • Interviews youths to determine level of risk to self and others. • Instructs youths on proper use of tools or equipment. • Reports all maintenance issues and faulty equipment. • Maintains the security of the facility or work site. • Conducts inspections and security checks. • Performs other related duties as directed. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation. Our Community Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas. Required Information Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program. Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet. Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance. Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-###-#### or via email at Veterans' Preference Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process please If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-###-#### or via email at Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: • Youth behaviors. • Supervision in a correctional setting. • De-escalation techniques. SKILL IN: • Coaching and mentoring youth. • Developing and maintaining professional relationships. • Non-physical intervention. • Defensive tactics. • Report writing. • Effective communication, both orally and in writing. ABILITY TO: • Interact effectively and professionally in stressful situations. • Maintain accurate and complete records. • Establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, court personnel, and law enforcement personnel. • Work out of doors in all weather conditions. • Operate in the Microsoft Windows environment inclusive of using Excel, database management and record keeping programs. • Attend work as scheduled and/or required. Minimum Experience and Training/Other RequirementsMINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: College course work related to juvenile justice or behavioral sciences, or two (2) years' experience working with youths, preferably in a detention setting, group home, or coaching ages 12-18, or any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid Oregon driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Yamhill County Juvenile Corrections Division will conduct initial and on-going criminal background checks on division employees. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprinting records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification. Any felony conviction may be disqualifying. Yamhill County Juvenile Corrections Division is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Yamhill County Juvenile Corrections Division from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. This position is not eligible for benefits.