Recreation Specialist 2 (Rotation/Developmental/Work-Out-of-Class)
Full Time
Salem, OR
Posted
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
12/29/2022
Application Deadline:
01/12/2023
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
Position Type:
Contingent Worker
Position Title:
Recreation Specialist 2 (Rotation/Developmental/Work-Out-of-Class)
Job Description:
Correctional Recreation Specialist 2 (Salem)- Rotation/Limited Duration/Developmental/Work-Out-of-Class (WOC)
Oregon State Penitentiary
Oregon Department of Corrections
We have an exciting opportunity to hire Two (2) Corrections Recreational Specialist 2s at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem, Oregon! Candidates may be required to work some weekends for special events. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.
The intent of this recruitment is to fill these vacancies with fully qualified Recreation Specialists, however, consideration for developmental or WOC may be considered. All interested parties should apply!
If filled as a rotation, this may last from 6 months to 1 year. Current State employees will be required to attach a Supervisor’s authorization to apply.
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ 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. 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 Correctional Recreation Specialist, you provide program assessment, design, coordinate and implement a wide variety of social, cultural, and athletic skill acquisition and leisure time activities along with a variety of security functions.
In this position you are responsible for developing and coordinating facility events, AIC activities and Life Skills programs; inventorying and monitoring recreation equipment and other Life Skills supplies; and assess the availability of funding, equipment, facility space, and community resources. Design AIC program proposals for submission to your supervisor and superintendent for review and approvals. You provide supervision and serve as a liaison for all volunteers, staff, and the community to ensure training, orientation, and facility familiarization requirements are met.
What are the Minimum Qualifications?
Limited Duration, Job Rotation, Work out of Class
- 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.
Developmental
- Candidates that do not meet the minimum qualifications in their workday job history can still apply and be considered for a developmental opportunity in this role.
What are the Requested Skills?
- Public customer service;
- Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies;
- Experience in training, hiring, supervising, and evaluating others;
- Developing, organizing, and coordinating events, programs, and schedules;
- Collaborating with team members and other groups to complete a task or project;
- Supervising and instructing Adults in Custody, volunteers, and community participants;
- Directing acquisition of physical skills, prosocial behaviors, job readiness, and community connections;
- Safety practices and principles in sports and recreational activities;
- Directing and instructing participants in leisure activities;
- Organizing and planning sporting or recreational activities;
- Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines;
- Assessing participant's background and determine appropriate recreational activity;
- Cultural competency and working with over/underrepresented populations.
- Maintaining records; and
- Making and recording behavioral observations.
Required
- Valid driver’s license (or acceptable mode of transportation)
How to Apply:
- Current State employees must attach their supervisor’s authorization to apply.
- Application must include a cover letter no more than two pages describing your experience working in environments that require you to balance individual program responsibilities with overall team performance; specifically, what made you most successful in both areas. Applications submitted without or with an incomplete cover letter may not be considered.
- 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. 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
This position works inside an adult correctional facility and may encounter angry, hostile, or abusive Adult in Custody (AIC), which could result in personal injury, death or becoming a hostage. You are responsible for handling AIC incidents in the immediate work area as well as preventing escapes by proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and other potential contraband. You are required to report and document unusual incidents.
This position may require extensive standing and/or walking, both indoors and outdoors, possibly during inclement weather and may require some travel by motor vehicle for coordination with community volunteers and collection of donations. You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record or an acceptable alternate means of transportation. You are subjected to be called back in the event of an emergency and may be re-assigned to any position as needed.
Requirements for Employment
You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) computer and 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.
Benefits
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. 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,
Naomi Beverly
and reference number: REQ-114334
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 and used in future vacancies. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
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