Multnomah County Probation/Parole Officer

Multnomah County Probation/Parole Officer Probation/Parole Officer (6276-28) As a Probation/Parole Officer (PPO) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you can play a key role in creating a stronger, safer community.  To learn more about the Department of Community Justice, visit www.multco.us/dcj. 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.   For more information/complete job posting please go to 6276-26 Probation/Parole Officer.  This position is scheduled to close on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 11:59 PM. If you or anyone you know is interested in this position, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/multnomahfor more information and to apply online Some of the duties you'll perform as a PPO include: Motivational Interviewing: You'll establish rapport with offenders 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.  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. All candidates must be able to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds.  Bilingual Spanish applicants are encouraged to to apply, as some positions require oral and written fluency in English and Spanish.