Washington County

Washington County

Residential Counselor

Hillsboro, OR

Sponsorship not specified$36k-$44kDetected 4 days ago
HRCollaborationCritical Thinking

About the role

  • The Department of Community Corrections is currently looking to hire a Transition Coordinator to join our team.
  • The Transition Coordinator provides life skills counseling and program supervision to adult justice-involved individuals (JIIs) in a residential correctional program.
  • This position is represented by the AFSCME labor organization.

Responsibilities

  • The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems.
  • Establish and maintain accurate and complete records.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, corrections, counseling, or a related field
  • AND one (1) year of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field
  • Associate's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, corrections, counseling, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.
  • The department supervises approximately 3600 adult JIIs and applies proven behavioral strategies that reduce recidivism and promote community safety.
  • You can review our standard selection process here.
  • If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, corrections, 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 psychology, sociology, social work, corrections, counseling, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; OR

Skills

  • Actively listen and be socially perceptive.
  • Apply critical thinking to complex issues.
  • Provide individual and group counseling.

Compensation

  • $36.30 - $44.12 Hourly

Benefits

  • 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.
  • To review the full collective bargaining agreement, including any position specific benefits, please use the following link: Labor Agreements.
  • Education and Experience:

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.
  • To obtain confidential assistance please contact
  • Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
  • equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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