Initial Posting Date
09/06/2024
Application Deadline
09/16/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$4,791 - $6,023
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Corrections Rec Specialist 2 (EOCI) TWO Permanent Positions
Job Description
Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 (Pendleton) two permanent positions
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution – Pendleton, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ two career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
These positions will be day shift (2nd Shift) primarily with flex schedule for events and activities; Monday- Friday, employee must be willing to flex their schedule for swing shift (3rd shift) and or weekend's minimum of 2 times a month.
This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Duties
As the Recreation Specialist 2, you will design, coordinate, implement, and supervise large multi-program recreation therapy and leisure time activities within the secured facility. These specialized recreational programs are goal-oriented and directed toward rehabilitation and the skill acquisition of physical skills, socially acceptable behaviors and affiliations. These programs serve as a vehicle within the Correctional Department to help assess the potential for offender transition into the community. Activities may include but are not limited to music programs, cognitive classes, cultural-related events, wellness programs, art projects, self enhancement programs, etc. The programs chosen are more complex and designed to challenge the participants to think about different ways of working through things so they can apply these skills and abilities in their life after they leave the Department of Corrections. This position works in conjunction with security and transition staff in making decisions with respect to security issues for individual AICs in support of the OAM and in keeping with ODOC policy, procedure, and administrative rule.
Recreation Specialists evaluate activity needs of the institution to facilitate programming objectives and provide adults in custody (AICs) leisure time activities. This position provides information to counselors, treatment providers, and review committees assessing the AIC’s needs and ability to transition back into the community. The direct effect of these decisions and recommendations affects AICs’ behavior within the facility, ability to reintegrate into the community, and ability to remain productive members of society.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs and leisure time activities.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education or a related field. A photocopy of your transcripts must be submitted to receive credit for your Bachelor's degree.
General Knowledge of
Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
In the Job History section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Working Conditions
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is a tobacco free facility. Use of tobacco products is prohibited within the buildings or on the grounds.
Work is performed in a prison housing maximum, close, medium, and minimum-security adults in custody. The adults in custody have the potential for becoming angry, hostile, abusive, and aggressive increasing the risk for employees of physical injury, death and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during adult in custody unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution.
The institution is in Eastern Oregon and is exposed to temperature extremes and inclement weather. EOCI buildings are climate controlled. Walking to get to the workstation or perform work will be required. Most adult in custody housing units require the use of stairs to reach the second, third and fourth floors.
Requirements For Employment
You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
The Selection Process – We expect to
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability, and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov)
ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.
Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Chris Elliott and reference number: Req-164443.
The Fine Print
09/06/2024
Application Deadline
09/16/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$4,791 - $6,023
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Corrections Rec Specialist 2 (EOCI) TWO Permanent Positions
Job Description
Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 (Pendleton) two permanent positions
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution – Pendleton, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ two career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
These positions will be day shift (2nd Shift) primarily with flex schedule for events and activities; Monday- Friday, employee must be willing to flex their schedule for swing shift (3rd shift) and or weekend's minimum of 2 times a month.
This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Duties
As the Recreation Specialist 2, you will design, coordinate, implement, and supervise large multi-program recreation therapy and leisure time activities within the secured facility. These specialized recreational programs are goal-oriented and directed toward rehabilitation and the skill acquisition of physical skills, socially acceptable behaviors and affiliations. These programs serve as a vehicle within the Correctional Department to help assess the potential for offender transition into the community. Activities may include but are not limited to music programs, cognitive classes, cultural-related events, wellness programs, art projects, self enhancement programs, etc. The programs chosen are more complex and designed to challenge the participants to think about different ways of working through things so they can apply these skills and abilities in their life after they leave the Department of Corrections. This position works in conjunction with security and transition staff in making decisions with respect to security issues for individual AICs in support of the OAM and in keeping with ODOC policy, procedure, and administrative rule.
Recreation Specialists evaluate activity needs of the institution to facilitate programming objectives and provide adults in custody (AICs) leisure time activities. This position provides information to counselors, treatment providers, and review committees assessing the AIC’s needs and ability to transition back into the community. The direct effect of these decisions and recommendations affects AICs’ behavior within the facility, ability to reintegrate into the community, and ability to remain productive members of society.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs and leisure time activities.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education or a related field. A photocopy of your transcripts must be submitted to receive credit for your Bachelor's degree.
General Knowledge of
- Theories, methods, practices and principles of designing recreational programs.
- Sports rules, regulations, skills and equipment for the purpose of instruction and demonstration.
- Theories, methods, practices and principles of organizing and implementing activity therapy programs.
- Safety practices and principles in sports and recreational activities.
- Methods and practices of assessing participant's background to determine appropriate recreational activities.
- Directing and instructing participants in leisure activities.
- Organizing and planning sporting or recreational activities.
- Scheduling events to avoid conflicts.
- Developing interpersonal working relationships with others.
- Ability to learn and adhere to agency and institution rules, regulations, policies, procedures and applicable laws.
- Ability to assess participant's background and determine appropriate recreational activity.
- Ability to motivate and sustain participants' interest.
- Ability to maintain records including security logs.
- Ability to make and record behavioral observations.
- In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills.
- Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
In the Job History section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Working Conditions
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is a tobacco free facility. Use of tobacco products is prohibited within the buildings or on the grounds.
Work is performed in a prison housing maximum, close, medium, and minimum-security adults in custody. The adults in custody have the potential for becoming angry, hostile, abusive, and aggressive increasing the risk for employees of physical injury, death and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during adult in custody unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution.
The institution is in Eastern Oregon and is exposed to temperature extremes and inclement weather. EOCI buildings are climate controlled. Walking to get to the workstation or perform work will be required. Most adult in custody housing units require the use of stairs to reach the second, third and fourth floors.
Requirements For Employment
You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
The Selection Process – We expect to
- Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.
- Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.
- There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
- Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough criminal record check and reference check.
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability, and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov)
ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.
Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Chris Elliott and reference number: Req-164443.
The Fine Print
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- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. Please plan accordingly.
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.
- We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
- Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.
- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
- 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.
- Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.