Linn County Juvenile Department
Location
Albany, OR | United States
Job description
CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF JOB:
Temporary Help (Classification #550): Part-time, Temporary, NON-UNION, Education Transition Specialist working in the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Center during normal school hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
The role of the Education Transition Specialist position for the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Education Program (JDEP) is to coordinate educational services for youth coming into and leaving the detention center. The Transition Specialist will work closely with Juvenile Probation Officers and Detention Staff to gather educational information and provide support for the youth in getting homework from their community school program to complete while in the detention center and assuring a smooth transition back into their community school system upon leaving the center.
The Transition Specialist will relay information obtained at the detention center such as academic testing results to the youth’s community school setting. This includes Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plans and any interventions which may have been developed while the youth was in the detention center. The Transition Specialist will assist the youth with getting enrolled in a community school if they have dropped out or have been dropped by the school as a result of missing ten consecutive days. When in the classroom setting this position will assist the Teacher of Record in providing a learning environment for youth at the detention center. May include assisting youth with school lessons and homework (tutoring).
A person employed in this classification must possess the capability to perform the following duties to be considered for and to remain in this position. The duties are essential functions requiring the critical skills and expertise needed to meet job objectives. Additional specific details of these essential functions may be provided by the specific office or department job announcement, if applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Two years working as a licensed teacher or 2 years experience as an Educational Assistant in a school setting. Satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be accepted. Working knowledge of IEP, 504 Plans and Behavioral Planning documents.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Wide knowledge of the Education System including the use of IEP, 504 and Behavioral Plans. Basic knowledge of behavioral and adjustment problems of juveniles and appropriate approaches; principles of social work and case management; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment including but not limited to word processing programs and data bases. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, superiors, other agency personnel, clients, parents, guardians, and other significant personnel; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work with juveniles and within the juvenile justice system; prepare clear and concise records; maintain accurate files.
Must possess or obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Class C Oregon Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record. Unacceptable driving record will disqualify potential candidates. Must be 21 years of age or older upon date of hire. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history check and ODHS background check.
Employees are required to follow both State and Federal laws regarding the use of illegal substances
CLOSING DATE: 5:00pm on Friday, February 23, 2024
HOW TO APPLY: Submit the following (3) documents together;
1) a completed Linn County Employment Application Form, and
2) a professional Resume, and
3) a completed PREA Questionnaire.
Required documents may be found on our website or picked up in person at our office located at the Linn County Juvenile Department, 104 SW 4th Ave, Room 200, Albany, OR 97321.
Required documents once completed may be mailed to; Linn County Juvenile Department, PO BOX 100, Albany, Oregon, 97321. OR, faxed to: 541-967-4268, OR you may drop them off in person at Linn County Juvenile Department, 104 4th Ave SW, Room 200, Albany, OR 97321. You may also email them to [email protected].
Employment applications and the Criminal Records Check Authorization form may be obtained from the Juvenile Department web page at or may be obtained by visiting the Linn County Juvenile Department, 104 4th St. SW, Room # 200, Albany, OR 97321.
Linn County Juvenile Department is responsible for complying with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA Prohibits the Linn County Juvenile Department from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. This standard requires the Linn County Juvenile Department to conduct Criminal background checks, conduct a check of the state’s child abuse registry, and make its best effort to contact prior institutional employers to obtain this information.
LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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