Career Opportunity

Klamath County, Oregon

Juvenile Group Worker

Part-Time/On-Call

This position is constantly recruiting

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Responsible for the care and custody of juveniles assigned to juvenile detention facility. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DHS Criminal History Background Check in order to be eligible for employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

¨ Maintains security by controlling access to the facility; responsible for key and equipment controls; operates and monitors surveillance equipment; conducts security and juvenile welfare checks and juvenile counts; controls and inventories material and equipment; checks perimeter of facility; participates in emergency drills.

¨ Manages juveniles by supervising juvenile movement; counsels juveniles; provides procedural and activity information; maintains juvenile discipline; logs written evaluations of individual juvenile's behavior and performance as observed by daily contact and inspection methods; writes behavior reports as assigned.

¨ Conducts thirty-minute check of juveniles in rooms; ensures juvenile health standards; prepares and serves meals; provides access to medical and dental care; ensures access to the legal system; issues clean clothing and performs laundry responsibilities.

¨ Follows established procedures in receiving and discharging juveniles from custody including completion of records and reports and providing for security of personal property.

¨ Writes reports and reads and enforces juvenile house rules and regulations, discipline and personal habits.

¨ Responds to disturbances and medical crises; responds to juvenile escape, fire and natural disasters.

¨ Supervises juveniles in housekeeping activities; such as, cleaning, mopping, waxing of floors, making beds and related duties.

¨ Maintains order and respect for authority; observes and anticipates potential hostile behavior of juveniles in custody; reports to appropriate counselor.

¨ Assists area law enforcement agencies with information on juveniles in detention.

¨ Administers approved medication and maintains medication records.

¨ Completes various reports of activities during shift; reports on individual behavior; informs personnel on next shift of any unusual occurrences.

¨ Performs janitorial duties in front office area, which includes emptying waste baskets, dusting, sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning windows, changing light bulbs and replenishing restroom supplies.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

¨ First Aid Certificate

¨ CPR Certification

EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

Must be 21 years of age; some experience working with juveniles.

COMPENSATION

This is a part-time/On-call position with the Juvenile Department. The starting compensation for this position is $11.63 per hour. Future increases are reviewed annually and are based upon performance and movement on a 7 step scale which extends up to a current maximum of $15.15 per hour. This position is classified as Non-Exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, therefore, is eligible for overtime pay.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

To apply, return a completed Klamath County Employment Application. When applying, please reference job number

12-001.431. This position is constantly recruiting. Application materials are available from the Klamath County Human Resources Department located in the Government Center, Room 216, 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-6332. Our telephone number is (541) 883-4296 or toll-free (888) 339-KCHR. Our facsimile number is (541) 883-4270. You may submit your application in person, fax or online via our website, www.co.klamath.or.us. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of the knowledge and skills on the applications and resumes submitted. The best-qualified applicants, as determined by Klamath County, will be considered for employment.

For additional information, visit us online, or call our 24-hour job information hotline at 541-883-4188.

Klamath County enforces a drug-free work place. Successful applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening.