Initial Posting Date
09/17/2024
Application Deadline
09/29/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$3,657 - $5,258
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Assessment Coordinator (Wilsonville) Internal Job Rotation!
Job Description
Testing Coordinator (Wilsonville)
Oregon Department of Corrections
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
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
The testing coordinator administers and documents a variety of assessments and testing within the intake unit of the Oregon Department of Corrections. The intake unit for the entire state is based out of Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. This is the first stop for newly incarcerated adults in custody. The testing done in this time is essential to provide relevant programming, services, treatment, and opportunities to the men and women entering our correctional system. These tasks are vital to our mission and our ability to create a safer Oregon.
You will work to track and coordinate these assessments monitoring completeness and timeliness. You swill personally administer a variety of assessments and provide orientation to newly arriving adults in custody.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months of experience administering, scoring, and maintaining test result records of psychological tests such as aptitude, personality, and intelligence tests; OR
nine term (6 semester) hours of counseling or educational psychology measurement courses.
Requested Skills In
In the Work Experience 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. Your application and work experience will be used to determine how related your experience is to this position.
Failure to provide this information will result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Working Conditions
Working with incarcerated men and women entering custody on a daily bases to provide and document assessments. Work is conducted onsite and recorded in electronic systems. Working with variety of stakeholders including administrators, counselors, security, adults in custody, and testing providers.
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 State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.
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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference.
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, Grant Yoder and reference number: REQ-160909
The Fine Print
09/17/2024
Application Deadline
09/29/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$3,657 - $5,258
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Assessment Coordinator (Wilsonville) Internal Job Rotation!
Job Description
Testing Coordinator (Wilsonville)
Oregon Department of Corrections
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
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
The testing coordinator administers and documents a variety of assessments and testing within the intake unit of the Oregon Department of Corrections. The intake unit for the entire state is based out of Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. This is the first stop for newly incarcerated adults in custody. The testing done in this time is essential to provide relevant programming, services, treatment, and opportunities to the men and women entering our correctional system. These tasks are vital to our mission and our ability to create a safer Oregon.
You will work to track and coordinate these assessments monitoring completeness and timeliness. You swill personally administer a variety of assessments and provide orientation to newly arriving adults in custody.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months of experience administering, scoring, and maintaining test result records of psychological tests such as aptitude, personality, and intelligence tests; OR
nine term (6 semester) hours of counseling or educational psychology measurement courses.
Requested Skills In
- Interpreting and applying relevant laws, rules, and policies
- Tracking and coordinating assessments to ensure timely and complete administration
- Administering and monitoring basic math and reading and mental health assessments
- Gathering information relevant to identifying substance abuse
- Providing orientations
- Working with Adults in Custody
In the Work Experience 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. Your application and work experience will be used to determine how related your experience is to this position.
Failure to provide this information will result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Working Conditions
Working with incarcerated men and women entering custody on a daily bases to provide and document assessments. Work is conducted onsite and recorded in electronic systems. Working with variety of stakeholders including administrators, counselors, security, adults in custody, and testing providers.
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 State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.
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 a 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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference.
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, Grant Yoder and reference number: REQ-160909
The Fine Print
- Warning! The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process – you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings and the system may be down for several hours. Please plan accordingly.
- 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 announcement may change without notice.