Full-Time Parole and Probation Officer
Job Description
Are you a motivated community corrections professional or social counselor who is a force for positive change in a fast paced environment?
Do you share our vision of community safety through positive change?
As a Parole/Probation Officer (PPO) with Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice, you can play a key role in creating a stronger, safer community. Being one of the first to use EPICS case management and Evidence Based practices, we take pride in leading the way with innovative solutions. To learn more about the Department of Community Justice, visit www.multco.us/dcj and to learn more about Multnomah County’s dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion read our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan.
In this position, you will help your clients develop pro-social behaviors using core correctional practices. You’ll use cognitive interventions and behavioral practices with clients to promote lasting behavior change. You’ll have the autonomy and discretion to manage your workload and schedule. If you’re looking for a strong team where you can develop and grow through training and development, you’ve found the right opportunity.
Some examples of evidence based practices that we use include:
Motivational Interviewing: You’ll establish rapport with Justice Involved Individuals and enhance their motivation to succeed through collaborative communication, confronting issues in a non threatening manner, and using positive and negative reinforcements. You’ll identify each client’s needs and risk factors, develop timelines to help them meet their goals, and implement action plans for clients and their families.
EPICS (Effective Practices in Community Supervision): You will be trained and use a research driven case management model specifically designed to address the highest criminogenic risk domains. EPICS includes a focus on the use of cognitive behavioral interventions.
Effective Communication: Your ability to communicate in a respectful manner and adapt your communication style for diverse audiences will be key to working effectively with clients, community partners and co-workers. Your writing skills and attention to detail will enable you to prepare accurate, well-written reports and documents for the courts, treatment agencies and other stakeholders, often within tight timelines. All candidates must be able to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds.
Investigation and Public Safety Work: You will conduct field investigations, adhering to specific protocols and standards, to uncover facts that are often hidden, unique or complex. You will utilize your crisis prevention, intervention and de-escalation skills to keep the community, your clients and yourself safe.
Organization and Time Management: You will be responsible for organizing and prioritizing your own workload to meet strict deadlines. (This can be challenging in a setting where work tasks and priorities change frequently.) You will work independently and as part of a team, and you’ll develop creative and innovative ideas to handle your caseload as efficiently as possible.
We encourage bilingual applicants to apply. Some positions require oral and written fluency in English and a second language.
We encourage Certified Parole and Probation Officers to apply.
The Department of Community Justice’s Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
To Apply: To see the full job posting and how to apply, please visit the Multnomah County Careers website: https://multco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Multco_Jobs/job/East-PortlandMid-County/Parole-and-Probation-Officer_R-4768 Questions? Danny Fajardo, Recruiter Department of Community Justice danny.fajardo@multco.us766 total views, 0 today