Initial Posting Date:

10/24/2023

Application Deadline:

11/07/2023

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$5,765 - $8,944

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Citizen Review Board Coordinator (CRB Field Manager)

Job Description:

Interviews: will be scheduled within two weeks after application deadline.

Who we are

The Juvenile and Family Court Programs Division (JFCPD) is within the Office of the State Court Administrator (OSCA) at the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). JFCPD develops, implements, and evaluates juvenile and family court programs for statewide application in the courts and use by the public and government partners. JFCPD manages the Citizen Review Board (CRB), Juvenile Court Improvement Program, Family Dependency Treatment Court Program, Juvenile Delinquency Program, Domestic Relations Mediation Program, and Violence Against Women Act Grant Program.

CRB is Oregon’s foster care review program. This statewide program conducts federally required case reviews of the children in foster care. The reviews are conducted by boards composed of volunteers who are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. Currently, there are 58 boards in 33 of Oregon’s 36 counties and approximately 250 volunteers serving on them. Each board can have up to five members and two alternate members. CRB has a dual legislative purpose: 1) To review the case plans of children in foster care to ensure the placements and services are appropriate and timely; and 2) To advocate for effective policies, procedures, and laws in the child welfare system.

This position will organize, advise, and manage six citizen review boards in Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. If you are interested in promoting citizen voice on the safety, stability, and supervision of children in foster care through impartial case review and advocacy; and supporting OJD’s Strategic Campaign, we encourage you apply and be part of our team! We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and values.

Benefits to you

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

• The annual salary for this position is $69,185 - $107,329.

• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.

• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!

• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.

Position Highlights

We are hiring a Citizen Review Board (CRB) Field Manager (CRB Coordinator). In this role, you will manage and provide professional support to local and/or regional CRBs. This includes facilitating CRB reviews where participants can appear remotely or in-person. You will prepare reports of the Boards’ findings and recommendations; and recruit, train, advise, and supervise volunteer board members. You will participate in development and implementation of program goals, policies, and operating procedures. You will analyze systems, statistical data, and other information to recommend changes to policies, procedures, and laws regarding the foster care system to CRB management.

You will lead at the local level to promote community involvement in permanent planning for children and educate local citizens about child abuse and neglect issues. You will speak to local and regional groups, and interact with diverse and, sometimes, adversarial parties. You will serve as a liaison between CRB and stakeholder agencies and programs in your assigned counties and represent CRB on local child welfare and juvenile court improvement groups.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

Cover Letter

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.

• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.

• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”

• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.

• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History/Resume

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
  OR

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, behavioral sciences, social services, criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology, public health, or a related field

AND

Four years of professional work in public administration, social services, social work, mediation, or a related field.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative means of transportation.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Knowledge of Oregon's child welfare and juvenile court systems.

• Experience facilitating groups with diverse membership.

• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.

• Skill communicating with a variety of stakeholders, parties, or interested persons about confidential, sensitive, or controversial topics or information.

• Experience dismantling barriers to access to justice for members of our communities who may be at risk, underrepresented, or historically marginalized.

• Skill writing detailed reports under deadlines despite frequent interruption.

• Proficiency using a computer to perform technical or skilled computer work.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time, permanent position, and the work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is FLSA-exempt and ineligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.

• Outside of reviews, meetings, and other events, this position is entirely remote. A home office with reliable high-speed internet service is required. A home office in one of the position’s assigned counties (Coos, Curry, or Douglas County) is preferred. OJD will provide a laptop and bag, monitors, printer, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and cell phone.

• Occasional after-hours work may be required.

• Frequent in-state and overnight travel is required. Travel in inclement weather may be required.

• Maintains daily professional working relationships with partner agencies.

• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds or cultures and with people who may be hostile, violent, facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or a variety of emotional, psychological, and behavioral health issues.

• Requires planning, organizing, and prioritizing work in a limited time frame.

• Long periods of sitting or standing at a computer.

• Administrative reviews are conducted under strict time constraints and without formal security systems in place. Field managers must make judgments regarding all facets of the review in physical settings outside the control of the OJD and without opportunity for peer consultation or immediate supervisory input.

• Must be familiar, experienced, and comfortable with using a full array of current technology tools and office software programs for accessing and performing work and research, and for communications on and off the worksite.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans web page for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits
Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.

Questions and Support

• If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.

• Workday related information and resources are available here .

• For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930.

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.