Youth Monitor Relief #48669 $19.94+ DOE

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission-driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including:

Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck

Financial protection - life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

Retirement security - 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation

Work-life balance - a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third

Upfront sick leave - 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1

Paid holidays - 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them

Student loan forgiveness - As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Additional perks - flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Position Close Date: December 10, 2025

***Uploading a resume and cover letter to your application is preferred for this opportunity.***

Position Summary: Volunteers of America Oregon Community & Electronic Monitoring Program works in partnership with the Juvenile Services Division, courts, and other community-based providers to help support youth through tracking and monitoring in their community and/or home in lieu of incarceration. Role is responsible for monitoring youth referred into the program to ensure that conditions of release are being complied with, to assess the nature of the activities of the juvenile in the community, and to ensure public safety and that the youth returns to court. This position requires an extensive amount of driving throughout Multnomah County.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of experience working with youth in a monitoring situation (equivalent training, supervisory, management, or direct service experience may be substituted for the educational requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager).
• Training and experience in the issues faced by at-risk or high-risk youth and families in the community and the developmental and cognitive stages of youth as well as emotional, social, and physical issues affecting youth.

Competencies:

• An understanding of the juvenile justice system and Multnomah County network of community supports and agencies.
• Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex systems
• Ability to maintain electronic records.
• Basic knowledge of ethical conduct, professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
• Computer literate, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• An active driver license, current insurance, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass our insurer driving standards.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide community-based monitoring (face-to-face, telephone, skype) services to youth in their homes, at school and at work.
• Accurately document youth contacts in the Community & Electronic Monitoring and County JJIS databases on a daily basis.
• Conduct intakes, attend court, and participate in meetings as needed.
• Provide some crisis management and limited case management (referral) support.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend trainings and VOA meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager

Schedule: This is a part-time, relief position. Hours vary depending on the need. The program operates between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily.

Work Environment: This position typically works in an office environment. This position has in-person contact during home visits and while visiting the Juvenile Justice Complex.

Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability any other category protected by federal, state or local law.