Linn County Juvenile Department Hiring for Education Transition Specialist Job at Albany, OR Full Time

General Statement of Duties: 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 Teach of Record in providing a learning environment for youth at the detention center. May include assisting youth with school lessons and homework (tutoring).

Experience, Education and Training: 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.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability: 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.

Essential Functions: 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.

• Ability to clearly communicate in written and verbal form.
• Assist in the class room setting in the Juvenile Detention Education Program (JDEP). Assist youth by helping them identify education goals to move them forward towards high school graduation.
• Read IEP, 504 and Behavioral Plans to support the class room teacher and educational provider while in the Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Center.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with youth, parents, school administrators and counselors to exchange information and assist youth towards high school graduation.
• Assist juveniles in the development of pre-vocational skills to enhance school to career awareness and transition; monitor, assess and adjust training and development activities in response to the juvenile’s progress and performance.
• Initiate and maintain accurate and complete reports, records. Notify probation officers and detention staff both orally and through written reports of youth’s educational progress.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while in the community school districts.
• Maintain required training certifications, which include but are not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Restraint, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Epinephrine, Narcan Administration.

• Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable working relationships with others.
• Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

• This position works a maximum of 18 hours per week, hours worked will be during normal school hours, specific schedule to be determined upon hire.
• Work is performed in a classroom and office setting within a closed custody facility.

Necessary Special Requirements: 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. Employees are required to follow both State and Federal laws regarding the use of illegal substances.

Compensation: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour DOE, part time, temporary, no benefits (sick leave accrues as per ACA)

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Friday, March 11, 2022

How to Apply:

Submit 1) a completed Linn County Employment Application Form, and 2) a Resume and 3) a completed PREA Questionnaire

Required documents 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.

Employment applications and the Criminal Records Check Authorization form may be obtained from the Juvenile Department web page at http://www.co.linn.or.us/juvenile/employment.html or may be obtained by visiting the Linn County Juvenile Department, 104 4th St. SW, Room # 200, Albany, OR 97321.

LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Face masks required as per mandate and OSHA, and facility guidelines.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching License (Required)

Work Location: One location