Job description
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 Residential Counselor, you will provide residents with life skills counseling and program supervision. You will also screen JIIs for admission to the program, orient newly admitted residents, conduct needs assessments, develop case plans, maintain caseload records of residents, and monitor their probation compliance while in the program.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience & Knowledge: You are experienced in case management for individuals who have a diagnosis of mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use in a residential setting.
- Teamwork: This role is centered in a team environment and will give you the opportunity to use your exceptional skills for collaboration.
- Integrity: You approach your work with integrity and are dedicated to serving the Washington County community.
Duties of this position include:
- Provides life skills counseling and program supervision for adult offenders in a residential correctional setting; and provides individual and group counseling and maintains written reports on progress.
- Conducts needs assessments of residents and formulates program and post-release plans; and works with residents to establish personal goals and objectives.
- Assists residents in finding and maintaining employment and counsels residents on developing good work habits and accomplishing goals.
- Conducts intake interviews and orients incoming residents to the program, informing them about rules, policies, operations, and the disciplinary process.
- Provides crisis counseling to residents and refers residents to available community resources, as needed.
- Maintains complete caseload files including interviews, assessments, services, and probation progress; and prepares case records in accordance with state and county regulations.
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, corrections, counseling, or a related field; AND at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals in a behavioral healthcare or corrections setting; OR
- Associates Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, corrections, counseling, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience working with individuals in a behavioral healthcare or corrections setting; OR
- Four (4) years of experience working with individuals in a behavioral healthcare or corrections setting.
- Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
- Must pass a background check and criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules and Community Corrections Departmental procedures and guidelines.
- Must pass a psychological evaluation.
Next Steps:
- Apply today! Instead of submitting a resume, we ask that you 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 Law.
- MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.
- Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
- Panel Interview(s): The top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
- Background Investigation (pre-offer): We will initiate a background investigation for our top candidates after interviews are complete.
- Conditional Offer: Human Resources will extend a conditional offer to our top candidate that passes the background investigation. Successful completion of the following is required to be appointed to the position.
- Psychological evaluation
- Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' Preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points Instructions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
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 Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: hr@co.washington.or.us at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Elle Krueger, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov
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If this position is posted as a full time or part time regular opportunity it is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.
Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:
- Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
- Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
- Alternative Care Coverage
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
- Bike lockers and repair stations
- A charitable giving program
- Oregon College Savings Plan
Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.
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