Community Corrections Specialist I $28.72 to $34.96/hour. Community Corrections Specialist II $33.34 to $40.56/hour Community Corrections is currently hiring for a Bilingual/ Non-Bilingual Community Corrections Specialist I/ II. The Community Corrections Specialist I/ II monitors the daily activities of adult offenders in a 24-hour residential, minimum-security treatment and work-release facility. Employees maintain security, coordinate the activities of residents, make certain they follow the facility regulations or procedures, and interact with residents by providing information and assistance. Depending on qualifications, appointments to these positions could be as either a Community Corrections Specialist I or II. Community Corrections Specialist I incumbents will advance through flexible staffing to the Community Corrections Specialist II position after demonstrating full-skill proficiency in all responsibilities, duties and obtaining a Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification. These positions work within a facility operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Community Corrections Specialist I/ II positions will be assigned to work day, swing or night shifts, and must be willing to be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends. Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of:Relevant procedures and practices to effectively monitor residents in a facility similar to the job classification. Behavior and adjustment problems of adult offenders. Human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, learning, and motivation as it applies to residents in a minimum-security setting. Counseling techniques used to encourage behavioral change and appropriate life decisions. Group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, and cultures and how they apply to the residential setting. Skills to:Provide coaching and guidance to residents. Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Speak to others to effectively convey information. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, residents, or the public from diverse groups and backgrounds. Maintain complete and accurate records and write reports typical to the position. Ability to:Effectively communicate with persons of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Make immediate decisions when dealing with crisis situations. Tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. Deal effectively with people who exhibit aggressive or violent behavior. Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations. Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings, and helpful to others. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from different backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors. To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use these links:Community Corrections Specialist I - Community Corrections Specialist II - About the Department/ Division:Washington County's Community Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved adults with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability, employment, treatment, and skill-building. Programs include outpatient chemical dependency treatment, cognitive skills training, emotional regulation skills training, and medication management. Washington County Community Corrections serves an important role in keeping our community safe. Community Corrections supervises approximately 3,000 Adults on Supervision (AOS) using a range of evidence-based strategies, while working in partnership with the courts, policing agencies, the State Board of Parole, and the Department of Corrections. The Probation and Parole division works to prevent recidivism of crime by providing client centered community supervision and by connecting them to the resources they need to make long-term behavior change. Bilingual Positions: Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test in a selected language, employees will receive bilingual pay in the amount of five percent (5%) of their base pay rate, exclusive of any other incentive pay, or a flat rate of seventy-five dollars ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater. Minimum Qualifications. Community Corrections Specialist I - Education and Experience:One (1) year of college coursework. Education must include some coursework in correctional studies, the social and behavioral sciences, or a related field to be qualifying; OR - One (1) year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders. Community Corrections Specialist II - Education and Experience:One (1) year of college coursework. Education must include some coursework in correctional studies, the social and behavioral sciences, or a related field to be qualifying; AND One (1) year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders; OR - Two (2) years of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders. Special Qualifications:Possess and retain appropriate State of Oregon DPSST certification. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation. Must be able to pass a post-offer psychological assessment prior to appointment. Work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and nights, and holidays. Be at least 21 years of age. Possess a valid Oregon State Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. Obtain and maintain first aid/ AED C. P. R. certification. Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment. For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task analysis. May be required to pass Spanish language proficiency tests (written and oral) for certain positions.