Youth Monitor, Clackamas DOE

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life‑changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission‑driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full‑time position with excellent benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck
• Financial protection: life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement security: 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation
• Work‑life balance: a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third
• Upfront sick leave: 80 hours of front‑loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1
• Paid holidays: 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them
• Student loan forgiveness:
  As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments
• Additional perks: flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Volunteers of America Oregon's Community Monitoring Program works in partnership with the Juvenile Services Division, courts, and other community‑based providers to help support youth through tracking and monitoring in their community and/or home in lieu of incarceration. The Youth Monitor, Clackamas is responsible for monitoring youth referred into the program to ensure that conditions of release are being complied with, to assess the nature of the activities of the juvenile in the community, ensuring public safety and that the youth returns to court.

The Youth Monitor also provides operational and administrative support to the program, and serves as a back‑up for direct service staff, Program Supervisor and the Program Director.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum two years of experience working with youth in a monitoring situation (equivalent training, supervisory, management, or direct service experience may be substituted for the educational requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager)
• Training and experience in the issues faced by at‑risk or high‑risk youth and families in the community and the developmental and cognitive stages of youth as well as emotional, social, and physical issues affecting youth.

• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and the ability to utilize MS Office to complete work assignments.
• Knowledge and understanding of the juvenile justice system and community supports and agencies.
• Knowledge of ethical conduct and professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Skilled in communication skills to interact effectively with the court system and youths.
• Skilled in conflict de‑escalation in order to address issues that may arise during interactions with youths.
• Skilled in collaboration to work closely with court personnel, program leadership, and other stakeholders in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to handle diverse situations involving youths in various contexts.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail to monitor and report on electronic data accurately.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding when dealing with youth to foster positive engagement.
• Ability to collaborate with the court system and other stakeholders.
• Ability to complete accurate records of…