On-Call Community Works Leader, Hands of Wonder Gardening Project

p style="text-align:left"bCurrent employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity./b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bPay Range:/b/p$28.47 - $34.80 Hourlyp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bDepartment:/b/pDepartment of Community Justice (DCJ)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Type:/b/pOn-Callp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bExemption Status:/b/pUnited States of America (Non-Exempt)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bClosing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):/b/pMarch 08, 2026p style="text-align:left"brbThe Opportunity:/b/ppbbTHIS WORK MATTERS!/bspan  /span/b/pp/ppspanThe Department of Community Justice is hiring for an On-Call Community Works Leader position for the Juvenile Services Division “/spana href="https://multco.us/news/chair-kafoury-tours-hands-wonder-garden" target="_blank"uHands of Wonder/u/aspan#39;#39; program.  The successful candidates will supervise, create, and maintain a safe, secure, stable, and enriching work environment for justice-involved youth in our Gardening Project Program.  /span/pp/ppspanYour ability to model pro-social behavior is essential, while demonstrating and assisting clients with safe work practices. A keen understanding of conflict management, the ability to quickly develop rapport with youth from diverse backgrounds, and quickly solve problems is necessary.  A love for gardening and working outside in all weather conditions with the ability to promote safety, trust, and belonging with co-workers and clients are the keys to success in this position./span/pp/ppbbAs a Community Works Leader you will: /b/b/pullipspanOccasionally drive clients to and from work sites, 10-passenger van.   /span/p/lilipspanAssign work to youth and show them the correct way to do the assigned work./span/p/lilipspanProvide information on general safety practices./span/p/lilipspanEngage in effective relationships with justice-involved youth to promote pro-social behavior./span/p/lilipspanUse evidence based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, when working with clients./span/p/lilipspanProvide crisis interventions as needed./span/p/lilipspanCoordinate and schedule work projects in the community./span/p/lilipspanComplete paperwork and reports, using various computer data systems, for each client, including time cards, notes and documents to other community justice staff and incident/injury reports./span/p/li/ulp/ppbbOn-Call Community Works Leaders must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends. /b/b/pp/ppba href="https://youtu.be/gCepbd_QBNU?si#61;iQ_T84K2tlvmsfWS" target="_blank"uCome Find Your Why? (video)/u/a/b/pp/ppbbThe Department of Community Justice is looking for a Community Works Leader who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:/b/b/pullipbbSelf-Motivation amp; Initiative: /b/bspanYou will take action and maintain focus to deliver results without direct supervision. You will identify and tackle tasks without needing instructions at all times while asking for help or training when needed. /span/p/lilipbbAccountability amp; Integrity: /b/bspanYou will take ownership of actions, deadlines, work quality, results and mistakes. /span/p/lilipbImprove Communication:/bspanb /bYou will proactively inform supervisors and others of work progress, even without supervision.   /span  /p/lilipbbStrategic Planning / Leadership: /b/bspanYou will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change./span/p/lilipbbResults Through People: /b/bspanYou will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity./span/p/lilipbbRelationships and Community: /b/bspanYou will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders./span/p/lilipbbLeading Cross-Culturally: /b/bspanYou will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the  vision,  mission,  and  goals  of  the organization./span/p/lilipbbTeam Building:/bspan /span/bspanYou will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively./span/p/lilipbbOrganizational Savviness:/bspan /span/bspanYou 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./span/p/lilipbbDelivery:/bspan /span/bspanYou will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding./span/p/lilipbbOutcomes:/bspan /span/bspanYou achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county./span/p/lilipbbPersonal Development/bspan: /span/bspanYou will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement./span/p/lilipbbFunctional/Technical:/bspan /span/bspanYou possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments./span/p/li/ulp/pp/ppbbWORKFORCE EQUITY/b/b/ppspanAt Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our /spana href="https://multco.us/info/2024-2028-wesp-materials-summaries-and-resources" target="_blank"uWorkforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP)/u/aspan to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values./span/pp/ppbbDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE/b/b/ppbbVision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change /b/b/ppspan /spanspanThe 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#39;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#39;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./span/pp/ppspanThe Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ#39;s Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision./spanspan /span/pp/ppbiMore general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at:/ia href="https://multco.us/dcj" target="_blank"u /uuwww.multco.us/dcj/u/ai./i/b/pp/ppbbServing the Public, Even During Disasters /b/b/ppspanEveryday, 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 /spana href="https://www.multco.us/em/multnomah-county-employee-disaster-service-worker-information" target="_blank"uDisaster Service Worker Information /u/aspanpage./span/pp/ppbbInternal candidates:/bspan /span/bspanAfter 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./span/pp/ppbbTO QUALIFY/b/b/ppspanWe 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./span/pp/ppbbMinimum  Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:/bspan /span/b/pullipspanTwo (2) years of responsible experience leading or supervising community services, gardening projects, church, youth, or other work groups, or serving in a lead capacity, or working with Justice Involved Individuals (JII) are required./span/p/lilipspanAssociates degree in social work, psychology, sociology, horticulture, agriculture, or a related field or equivalent years of related experience./span/p/lilipspanAdvanced knowledge and experience (lived or work) of gardening./span/p/lilipspanAbility to stand, kneel, and bend for the duration of a shift on uneven terrain. /span/p/lilipspanValid driver#39;s license./span/p/lilipspanValid CPR/AED/First Aid card or able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire./span/p/lilipspanMust 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. /span/p/li/ulp/ppbbPreferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: /b/bspanYou 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./span/pullipspanExperience providing crisis interventions./span/p/lilipspanAbility to drive a 10-passenger van with a trailer./span/p/lilipspanAbility to lift and move 50 pounds regularly./span/p/lilipspanAbility for full range of motion of limbs and repetitive tasks such as digging, shoveling, carrying, and weeding to demonstrate work methods./span/p/lilipspanAbility to use landscaping power tools (eg. string trimmers, blowers, and lawn mowers), assembling equipment, and maneuvering heavy trailers./span/p/lilipspanWillingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.)/span/p/lilipspanBilingual Spanish/English Language Ability/span/p/li/ulp/ppspan*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./span/pp/ppbbSCREENING AND EVALUATION/b/b/ppbbThe Application Packet: /b/bspanPlease be sure to provide all the required materials below in your application submission: /span/pullipbbOnline application (required):/bspan /span/bspanExplain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application./span/p/lilipbbAttach a resume (optional):/bspan /span/bspanPlease 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./span/p/lilipbbCover Letter (optional):/bspan /span/bspanPlease explain why you are applying for this position and describe your leadership experience in a public safety setting or in a human services setting./span/p/li/ulp/ppbbThe Selection Process:/bspan /span/bspanFor details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the /spana href="https://www.multco.us/jobs/selection-process" target="_blank"uselection process page/u/aspan. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:/span/pullipspanInitial review of minimum qualifications/span/p/lilipspanAn evaluation of application materials or phone interview to identify the most qualified candidates/span/p/lilipspanConsideration of top candidates/Interviews/span/p/lilipspanMust 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. /span/p/li/ulp/ppbbEqual Pay:/bspan /span/bspanPlease 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#39;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./span/pp/ppbbADDITIONAL INFORMATION/b/b/ppbspanType of Position: /span/bspanThis hourly position is eligible for overtime./span/ppbspanType: /span/bspanRepresented/span/ppbspanFLSA: /span/bspanNon-Exempt/span/ppbspanSchedule: /span/bspanVariable shifts, mostly weekends/span/ppbspanLocation: /span/bspanJuvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland Oregon/span/pp/pp/ppbiThe 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./i/b/pp/ppbr //ppbIn accordance with /ba target="_blank" href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3187"span style="color:#0000ff"buOregon Law/u/b/span/a, 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./pp/ppbDiversity and Inclusion:/b At Multnomah County, we don#39;t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees./pp/ppWe 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 a target="_blank" href="https://www.ee