Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$85,774.23 - $131,454.21 Annual
Department:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type:
On-Call
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
May 18, 2026
The Opportunity:
- Are you a motivated community justice leader with a positive attitude and experience managing cross cultural programs?
- Do you believe that all youth are capable of turning their life around?
- Are you committed to helping youth involved in the criminal justice system turn their lives around to create a better future?
- Do you thrive when working on a team?
Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division Detention unit is seeking to fill an On-Call Community Justice Manager position.
As an On-Call Community Justice Manager, you will be planning, directing and evaluating programs and staff delivering services to youth on formal and informal community supervision. Your exceptional interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of the dynamics, cycles and impact of addiction, violence, mental illness and sexual offenses will help create positive change. You will demonstrate your case management skills as your team works with justice-involved youth in our care.
This position supports the 24/7 operation of Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility. On-Call Community Justice Managers must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Providing ongoing leadership and accountability to Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (JCSS) through meetings, coaching, mentoring, and counseling
Ensuring continuous coverage and scheduling regular and on-call staff
Program development and implementation
Planning, prioritizing, and assigning work
Creating a vision/plan and moving others toward it
Inspiring and motivating others
Maximizing the potential of employees
Evaluating operations, activities, and staff and creating change when needed
Strategic problem solving
Overseeing day-to-day operations of assigned programs/services and staff
Proactively facilitating excellent customer service and relationships with the community, criminal justice and social service partners, and other stakeholders.
May be asked for input on budget preparation and administration
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WORKFORCE EQUITY
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Three (3) years of supervisor or lead experience working in Community Justice, Probation/Parole, Corrections or other Human Services fields.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, administration of justice, social work or equivalent years of experience in a related field.
Must be able to travel to various offices/ buildings throughout Multnomah County in a timely manner.
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Experience in program management and managing cross-culturally including but not limited to: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and implementing an identified plan/concept within a diverse team and managing, leading and enhancing talents, strengths and abilities of a team
More than three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience working in Community Justice, Probation/Parole, Corrections or other Human Services fields
Experience working in a residential facility or program
Experience working with justice involved youth (12-18)
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
*Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet:
Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter: This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications and primary responsibilities.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials or phone screens to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is not eligible for overtime.
Type: Non-Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable
Location: Juvenile Justice Complex @ 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary and on-call positions.
In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Joanne Campbell
Email:
[email protected]Phone:
+1 (971) 4012249
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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