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Multnomah County

Community Justice Manager, JSD Training

Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201

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Community Justice Manager

The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division is seeking a Community Justice Manager responsible for the development and administration of training programs and curriculum for JSD staff, managers, and interest-holders. This position oversees the Restorative Practices team, which includes five staff members and will collaborate with approximately nine line staff trainers throughout detention and counseling services. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Personnel Management: You will serve as a member of the JSD management team. You will provide leadership by developing effective work teams, motivating and encouraging staff growth and career development, fostering positive relationships, sharing vision and goals. Plan and assign work and duties for direct reports; performance management; motivate team to work effectively; determine work schedules, day to day supervision, and implement disciplinary action when needed. Program Development: You'll lead the full lifecycle of training program and curriculum development, from strategic planning and policy creation to budget management and outcome evaluation. This includes designing, delivering, and overseeing a comprehensive training plan that uses various resources like online modules and guides to meet departmental needs. Curriculum Building: You will organize and lead training staff to develop, practice, and implement an annual curriculum. This includes researching and staying current with national best practices in juvenile detention and community supervision, as well as analyzing and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Program Evaluation: You will conduct surveys and interviews to gauge the effectiveness of programs; research new teaching methods; track and compile collected data; conceptualize training materials based on data and research; participate and lead JSD with evaluations of program requirements such as PREA, Jail Inspections, and Performance Based Standards; assess data and performance to develop and implement facility improvement plans. The Department of Community Justice is looking for a dynamic training and development leader who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas: Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change. Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity. Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders. Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization. Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively. Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit. Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding. Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county. Personal Development: You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement. Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure, and skills for specific assignments. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: 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 related field of work. Three (3) years of supervisor or lead experience working in community justice, probation/parole, corrections or other human services fields. One (1) year experience building, organizing and directing curriculum development and work to review and train to that curriculum using adult learning principles. 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. Must be able to travel to various offices/buildings throughout Multnomah County in a timely manner. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and monitoring training and development programs that align with strategic organizational goals. Experience in building and delivering restorative and trauma-informed training and practices cross-culturally. More than three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience working in community justice, probation/parole, corrections or other human services fields. Experience in adolescent development and supporting trauma-informed care. Experience with best practices related to conditions of supervision and confinement for juveniles. Experience with any of the following modalities: The Mandt System, Gracie Tactics, First Aid/ CPR, Motivational Interviewing, Defensive Tactics, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and/or pBS. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. 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. Recruiter: Yulee Kim-Whetstone Email: yulee.kimwhetstone@multco.us Phone: +1 (971) 3490804 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.