Juvenile Parole​/Probation Assistant

Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 09/08/2026 Final date to receive applications: 09/21/2026 Agency:
Oregon Youth Authority Salary Range: $4,296 - $6,574 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Juvenile Parole/Probation Assistant

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Juvenile Parole & Probation Assistant (JPPA) SALEM, OREGON - OYA MARION & POLK COUNTY PAROLE & PROBATION FIELD OFFICE

• Supervise and monitor youths’ behavior in the community and in facilities, including securing transport and conducting required searches under an officer's direction.
• Prepare case notes, progress reports, and court- or school-related documentation, and enter information into the Juvenile Justice Information System.
• Interview youth, families, victims, and other parties to gather and verify background information used in case review and recommendations.
• Connect youth to community resources — treatment, education, employment, and housing supports — to help facilitate successful rehabilitation.
• Support Juvenile Parole and Probation Officers with case management backup, case file review, and testimony in court or administrative hearings as needed.

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more information please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
• Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits:
  Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources:
  Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
• Career Development:
  Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting:
  Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• Eighteen months experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal or social problems; OR
• An Associates Degree in Criminal Science, Criminal Justice, the Behavioral Sciences, Human Services or a related field

• Driver License
  
  Required:
  
  Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

• Verbal de-escalation / crisis intervention skills
• Skill in building positive, collaborative relationships with coworkers, lead workers, and managers
• Self-motivation and ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and perspectives

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note:

You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Case management support, report/form writing, and written & verbal…