Vocational Coordinator

Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring a Vocational Coordinator to join our team of Residential Counselors!

Washington County's Community Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved individuals (JIIs) with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability, employment, and skill-building.
As the Vocational Coordinator, you will:
Work with JII's to establish personal goals and objectives related to education and employment

Provide life skills programming and direction for JII's Conduct individual and group education sessions
** Our ideal candidate
** has experience in case management and program development for individuals in residential settings. They are skilled in creating and facilitating individual and group activities, trainings, and sessions, with a strong understanding of evidence-based practices in community corrections. They demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, approach their work with integrity, and are committed to fair treatment across the department and county.

They actively promote an environment that values living and working in a multicultural society. While not required to be considered, knowledge of the criminal justice system in Oregon and experience specific to coordinating or providing vocational services (education, employment) is preferred.
Vocational Coordinator is a working title. This position is classified as a Residential Counselor.

To review the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification, please use this link:  ##
** Minimum Qualifications
***
* Education and Experience:

** Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or a related field;
** AND
* * one (1) year of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field;
** OR
* * Associate's Degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or a related field
** AND
* * two (2) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field;
** OR
* * High school diploma or equivalent AND Four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.

** Additional Position Specific Requirements:
** In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
** Minimum Qualification Review:
** HR will screen applications forminimum qualificationsafter the posting closes. Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts who will review and score your answers. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
* Criminal History Check
* Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
* Driving History
* Family Member Information
* References (Required to list seven people you know well enough to provide current information about you; at least 3 co-workers, not including relatives or former employers)
* Financial Information
* Residential Information (The past 10 years or back to age 17)
* Military Service (A copy of DD-214 will be requested)
* Education (A copy of any degrees, diplomas, and transcripts will be requested)
* Employment Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
** Our Commitment to you:
** Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
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