Job Description

Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• Effective communicator and team focused.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Compassionate conflict resolution.
• Transcripts must be submitted in order to meet the educational requirements of this posting.
• This position is subject to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement per the Oregon Health Authority (OAR 333-019-1010). Prior to starting employment, must provide proof of full vaccination, or upon request medical and religious request for accommodation under this rule will be considered.
• Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
• Please click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
• It is a violation of the Jackson County’s Drug-Free Workplace policy to unlawfully manufacture, use, be under the influence of (per policy definition), possess, dispense, distribute, sell, trade, solicit, and/or offer for sale drugs, other substances, or chemicals identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 Schedule 1 (Code of Federal Regulations) including, but not limited to, synthetic or natural medical or recreational marijuana. The illegal or unauthorized use of prescription drugs is also prohibited. Please click on the following link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• This position is represented by union group SEIU

Job Duties and Requirements

I. Position Summary

Performs clinical case management of Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to remediate youth’s debilitating psychosocial, emotional and behavioral disorders by providing such services as behavioral intervention, assessment, counseling, and skills-training. Services are delivered in a way that integrates a gender-responsive, culturally-sensitive, trauma informed, and age-appropriate or developmentally-appropriate approach while maintaining safety through a restorative approach. Ensures and reports youths’ compliance to treatment. Performs a full range of duties, possesses functional expertise, and performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner with some choice of method and occasionally develops their own methods in the delivery of service.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Reviews placement information, assessments and reports to develop an initial service plan within 48 hours of youth placement with the participation of the youth, probation officer, parents/guardians, schools, treatment providers, etc.
• Prepares comprehensive assessments and evaluations, service plans, and aftercare and transition plans with youth, parents/guardians, probation officer, and treatment providers with the goal of establishing pro-social behavior, repairing the harm caused to the community and victim(s) and moving towards an effective transition plan.
• Monitors youths’ compliance, activities and treatment progress through regular treatment staffing with the youth, parents/guardians, probation officer, treatment provider and program manager; imposes graduated sanctions on youth and coordinates with probation officer if youth violates conditions of placement and/or probation rules; prepares case information for legal documents.
• Motivates and assists in the management of the youths’ conditions of supervision and rehabilitation by using an appropriate continuum of graduated interventions and incentives.
• Identifies and develops community resources and support programs in coordination with probation officer, youth and parents/guardians; maintains communication and liaison with probation officer, parents/guardians, community resource personnel and treatment providers.
• Assists in the day-to-day operation of special programs and coordinating the casework and counseling of youth placed into the programs; completes all case plans and provides direct treatment for youth, including providing, directing and coordinating individual and group skill building or treatment sessions.
• Coordinates treatment programs by communicating and working with professional and support staff and documenting all treatment recommendations; completes all service plans, assessments, evaluations and transition plans for youth in the program.
• Responds in a restorative and responsive approach with youth; performs approved de-escalation/non-violent skills and hold techniques on youth, if needed, according to division and contractual policies and procedures.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, skill development, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.
• Establishes, monitors and maintains detailed case files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of youths’ behavior, attitudes and actions; prepares thorough and detailed reports in a timely and professional manner and maintains records as necessary.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in social work or a closely related field and three year of experience in the care and treatment of children; OR

• Bachelor’s Degree with major study in social work, sociology, psychology or closely related field, and four years of experience in the care and rehabilitation of children.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must receive certification of successful completion of the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors’ Custody and Residential Worker Training Academy within initial twelve months of employment. Also, within initial 30 days of employment must possess first aid and CPR certification as well as certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) de-escalation skills and holds.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position requires extensive knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of youth; therapeutic and clinical rehabilitation techniques to establish treatment needs and methods; theories, principles, practice and techniques in social, emotional and behavioral improvement of youth; group dynamics and the theories and practices of group therapy; criminal law and the criminal justice system specifically the juvenile justice system; and modern office practices including computer skills. Position requires ability to effectively intervene in order to protect others and utilize current evidence-based practices to aid in the rehabilitation of youth. Position requires ability to secure and hold the confidence and cooperation of youth; provide a safe and positive environment within the program; perform at a clinical level of competence; maintain accurate records; perform approved de-escalation holds on youth as necessary; make quick, intelligent and therapeutic decisions in crisis situations; adapt and assist with changes in program direction, procedures and operations; maintain safety and service delivery requirements; have effective computer skills including typing; effectively organize duties; display initiative and creativity in carrying out duties and assignments; comply with all statutes, administrative rules, policies and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, fine motor skills, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing (including ability to clearly distinguish and identify colors), and repetitive motions. Requires exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, in excess of 50 pounds occasionally, of force to move objects. Requires sufficient strength and coordination for restraining and/or carrying the weight of adults and defending one’s self from attack. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work may be conducted in a noisy, crowded area, with exposure to uncomfortable physical conditions, including heat, cold, wetness, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, solvents, grease, oils, inks, electrical currents, dust and pollen, illnesses, diseases and blood borne pathogens. May include exposure to disruptive individuals. Must be willing to work various shifts that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncounty.org or call 541-774-6036

• Wellness Center by CareATC – In addition to health insurance, certain primary care medical services, lab services, and prescription medications are offered at no out-of-pocket cost for the employee who is enrolled in the County’s health insurance plan, and their eligible dependents at the wellness center.

• Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment – Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month coinciding with 30 days from date of hire. The benefit is equal to two times the employee’s annual salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, to a maximum of $500,000. Insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit.

• Long-Term Disability – Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. The benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,000.

• Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment – Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.

Leaves

• Vacation – Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 15 to 27 days annually depending upon years of County service. Regular part-time employees earn vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to two times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.

• Sick Leave – Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (12 days annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period. Regular part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Accrued sick leave may be used as soon as it is accrued.

• Holidays – Regular full-time employees receive ten paid holidays annually (prorated for regular part-time employees), New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be observed on the previous Friday and holidays that fall on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

• Personal Leave – Each fiscal year on July 1, full-time regular employees receive one personal leave day (eight hours; prorated for regular part-time employees based on the position’s FTE as of July 1). Employees must be employed on July 1 to be eligible to receive the personal leave day. Personal leave is used in 15-minute increments. If it is not used, it does not roll over to the following year.

Retirement

• Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System – Jackson County participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). PERS has Tier One, Tier Two, and the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) pension programs, as well as the Individual Account Program (IAP). Tier One covers members hired before January 1, 1996; Tier Two covers members hired between January 1, 1996 and August 28, 2003; and OPSRP covers members hired on or after August 29, 2003.

IAP contains all member contributions (6% of covered salary, currently County-paid) made on or after January 1, 2004. The legislature created the IAP in 2003 to provide an individual account-based retirement benefit for new workers hired on or after August 29, 2003, and for Tier One/Tier Two members active on or after January 1, 2004. The IAP benefit is in addition to the member’s other retirement program benefit (i.e., Tier One, Tier Two, or OPSRP). Employees are automatically vested in their IAP account when their account is established.

IAP Redirect - Per Senate Bill 1049 (2019) contributions remain at the rate of 6% however, a portion of that 6% is redirected to the Employee Pension Stability Account (EPSA). 2.5% is redirected for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 members and 0.75% is redirected for OPSRP members. The rest of the county-paid contribution is directed to the employee’s IAP. Employee’s may choose to make voluntary contributions for the amount of the redirect through the Oregon PERS Online Member Services (OMS) at www.oregon.gov/PERS .

Salary Limit - Beginning January 1, 2020, SB 1049 changed the definition of “salary” for PERS purposes and created new limitations on annual and monthly “subject salaries.” Your salary is used to determined member Individual Account Program (IAP) contributions, employer contributions to fund the pension program, and the final average salary used in calculating retirement benefits under formula methods. The 2022 limit $210,582 per year. The limit is prorated when members work fewer than 12 months in a calendar year.

OPSRP is designed to provide approximately 45 percent of an employee’s final average salary at retirement (for a general service member with a 30-year career or a police and firefighter member with a 25-year career).

OPSRP General Service: Unless employees are in a police or firefighter position, they are considered a general service member. In addition to other retirement programs or any social security benefit, when employees retire, if vested, PERS will calculate monthly benefit using the following formula:

1.5 percent x years of retirement credit x final average salary. Normal retirement age for general service members is age 65, or age 58 with 30 years of retirement credit.

General Service Benefit Calculation Example (employees can estimate benefits using any number of years and any final average salary):

Final average salary: $45,000
Retirement credit: 30 years as an OPSRP member
30 (years) x 1.5 percent = 45 percent
45 percent x $3,750 (final average monthly salary) = $1,687.50
Single Life Option monthly benefit = $1,687.50 ($20,250 annual benefit)

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program – Jackson County offers regular employees the option to enroll in IRS Section 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans. The employee defers compensation through voluntary payroll deductions into this supplemental retirement plan. The 457 plan is a separate retirement plan from PERS.

Other Benefits

• Voluntary Direct Deposit – An employee may choose to have their payroll check automatically deposited into their bank account. Employees can choose up to four accounts to receive direct deposit funds. Most banks allow participation of this program.

• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Section 125 Plan – The FSA is a tax-free regular employee-funded account. Regular employees may choose to participate in pre-tax health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket unreimbursed eligible health care expenses, dependent care expenses, and qualified transportation expenses, in order to have “before-tax” dollars deducted from their paychecks.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – The County has two fully-funded Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to offer. Employees can utilize both. The EAP is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with personal problems, large or small. The EAP provides confidential services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and life. The EAP is offered to regular employees, their dependents, and any household members. Services include up to four face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year, 24/7/365 crisis access to counselors, and convenient access to on-line consultations with licensed counselors.