Juvenile Relief Worker - Guaranteed Attendance Program (GAP) - Temporary Pool

Juvenile Relief Worker - Guaranteed Attendance Program (GAP) - Temporary Pool Salary $25.39 Hourly

Location: Salem, OR Job Type: Part-Time Relief/On-Call Job Number: T157-2026-1 Department: Juvenile Division, Juvenile Youth Services Opening Date: January 21, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary:

Marion County is recruiting for part-time, temporary/on-call relief workers to provide vacation, illness, school breaks, and vacancy coverage in several department programs. Juvenile Relief Workers selected to work in the Guaranteed Attendance Program may also work in Detention, but they are not eligible to also work in Alternative Programs.

Requirements for the Position:

Experience and Training:

• Two years of college; preferably with significant coursework in juvenile justice: sociology, psychology, or a closely related field; OR
• Two years of experience (paid or unpaid) working with youth, at-risk youth; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

Additional Necessary Requirements:

• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business.
• This is a safety-sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• Final candidates selected for this position may be required to pass a pre-employment psychological examination by a county-appointed practitioner.

Work Schedule:

• Works in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with rotating shift schedules and work stations.
• This includes working day and swing shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Work schedule is determined based on the needs of the department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of juvenile behavior and corrections techniques used in working with juvenile offenders.
• Ability to learn juvenile laws in the State of Oregon.
• Knowledge of security procedures and first aid.
• Ability to implement techniques with juvenile offenders in a group setting.
• Knowledge of minor equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of outdoor skills (such as wood cutting or carpentry) or ability to learn such skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with juveniles, co-workers, and supervisory staff both in oral and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep records.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with other agencies, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to use sound, practical, and fair judgment in assessment and decision making.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule.

Physical Requirements:

• Operates a motor vehicle and maintains an acceptable driving history.
• Sees using depth perception.
• Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead; restrains out of control youth; drags, grasps, twists, and turns; lifts up to 75 lbs.; pushes/pulls up to 125 lbs.; moves carts on wheels; carries up to 50 lbs. for up to 25 feet; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in areas exposed to noise; climbs ladders and/or scaffolds; works with cleaning and office chemicals; high probability of exposure to blood/body fluids.

Benefits:

• Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
• Marion County Juvenile Department is recruiting for part-time, temporary/on-call relief workers to provide vacation, illness, school breaks, and vacancy coverage in several department programs.
• The Guaranteed Attendance Program (GAP) provides a safe, structured, and caring living environment where youth have opportunities to learn new skills to make positive changes.
• GAP provides a set of services to youth that meets requirements set by the State of Oregon.
• Weekly, each youth receives:
• One hour of individual skill building or individual counseling
• Five hours of any combination of group skill building, family counseling, individual counseling, or individual skill building
• Two community outings
• Daily recreation

Types of Services Provided:

• GAP follows a Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) model and provides a set of services to youth that meets requirements set by the State of Oregon.
• The program operates from 3:00pm - 8:30 am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and holidays.
• All youth placed in the GAP program have day programs elsewhere during the weekdays, including public schools, alternative schools, Marion County Alternative Programs (Matrix, Market, or FUEL), or jobs in the community.
• Youth return to GAP in the afternoon and spend evenings, nights, and weekends here.

Supervision Received:

• Works under the direct supervision of the GAP program supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews work for conformance to established standards and statutes.

Supervision Exercised:

• Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; however, may oversee the duties of volunteers assisting in the programs.

Typical Duties:

• Provides orientation for incoming youth and assists in making the initial adjustment to the program.
• Provides ongoing direction to youth.
• Acts as a positive role model for youth.
• Attends to daily needs of juveniles.
• Prepares paperwork required by policy for juvenile offenders.
• Supervises and writes evaluations of individual juveniles behavior and performance as observed by daily contact and supervision methods, including daily grading/scoring.
• Writes behavior/incident reports as required.
• Assists in the intake process.
• May conduct routine wand or clothed pat searches.
• Assesses whether juvenile is in need of medical attention.
• Secures juveniles personal effects, currency, and contraband and issues receipt.
• Prepares necessary paperwork.
• Maintains order and respect for authority.
• Observes and anticipates potentially hostile behavior of juvenile offenders and takes necessary preventative action.
• Responds to emergency situations and interacts to diffuse aggressive situations.
• Handles difficult and specialized discipline problems by using corrections techniques and established disciplinary controls.
• Ensures safety, reports improperly functioning building apparatuses and faulty equipment.
• Cleans facilities, clothing, bedding, and equipment as needed.
• Performs minor equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Facilitates and/or co-facilitates evidence-based programming.
• Supervises youth on outings in the community.
• Oversees community projects on occasion.
• Works a variety of hours; may work different shifts or weekend hours on a variable schedule; remains alert and observant during shifts; is punctual in reporting for shifts.
• Transports or provides for transportation of juveniles as needed.
• Maintains the security of the facility, including key and equipment control.
• Conducts inspections, security checks, and searches.
• Follows department and program policies and procedures.
• Supervises visitors.
• Provides information on individual youth to probation staff, caseworkers, or medical personnel as requested.
• Exhibits clear communication both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, families, and the public.
• Exhibits cooperative behavior.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your application to Marion County Human Resources at https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying.