Confer with school officials and teachers, court counselors, law enforcement agencies and other interested agencies regarding activities and progress of juveniles in treatment. Maintain case histories and complete required records, reports and statistical data as required by departmental policy, state law and the Oregon Youth Authority. At the time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon driver's license. The employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice. Discretion is required in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems.
Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in area of service.
Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results. Employee interprets guidelines, independently chooses between alternatives and is involved in revising guidelines and establishing new policies and procedures. Physical demands may require bending, gripping with hands, hearing voice conversations, keyboarding, lifting up to 60 pounds, pushing, reaching, running and walking.