Youth Services – Nutrition Services EXTRA HELP Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lanecountyor/jobs/newprint/4814727) Apply  Youth Services – Nutrition Services EXTRA HELP Salary See Position Description Location Youth Services, OR Job Type Extra Help (Limit of 520 hours within fiscal year) Job Number 202500025 Department Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services Division CJRS Youth Services Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit 00 + Description + Benefits + Questions DESCRIPTION This position Pays $24.73/hour. About the Position Lane County Youth Services Nutrition Services is accepting applications for Extra Help - Culinary Arts Assistant to provide support to daily planning and preparation of snacks and meals for youth, catering orders and events on campus and in the community, and the development of garden and greenhouse education for justice-involved youth. We value a positive workplace environment that fosters a growth mindset, resilience, and strong emotional intelligence. This position will foster positive youth development and prosocial attitudes and values through guidance and mentoring of youth engaged in culinary education programs. This position also maintains the safety and security of the Nutrition Services area, as a unit within a detention facility. The position may require the use of verbal and physical skills to de-escalate volatile situations or response to crisis situations with youth presenting with violent or dysregulated behavior. Key Responsibilities: + Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals in compliance with food safety standards. + Support meal planning and inventory management for a structured food service program. + Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. + Engage with youth in a positive and educational manner, fostering skill development in culinary arts. + Work collaboratively with staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations. About the Division The Youth Services Division operates 24/7, has approximately 65 full-time staff, six program units, and is located in three different buildings on the John Serbu Youth Campus in Eugene, Oregon. The division is comprised of the following units: + Administration : Division planning and management, data, grants administration, information systems, and administrative support. + Juvenile Department : Screening, assessment, diversion, and probation services. + Detention : 16-bed detention facility, and 16-bed secure treatment detention program serving youth ages 12-19, including youth being held on adult criminal charges, and health services (medical, dental, mental health, and psychiatric) for youth. + Clinical Services : Clinical outpatient and youth and family skills support. + Martin Luther King (MLK) Education Center : A collaboration between the division and Lane Education Service District (Lane ESD). Services provided include alternative school for high-risk, adjudicated, community youth; education for youth in Detention and Phoenix Treatment; horticulture and culinary arts vocational programs; and community service and restitution crews for youth. + Nutrition Services : Provides approximately 30,000 meals and snacks per year to youth housed in Detention and youth in school and on vocational crews at and through the MLK Education Center. The work of the division is complex and covers multiple, diverse subject matter areas, governed by multiple regulatory bodies and requiring specialized knowledge. The division is deeply focused on cultivating a positive workplace culture and addressing long standing structural and cultural deficits. If you are driven to serve youth and families, this is the job for you! Schedule: Varies, dependent on business need. *This is a non-represented position* *Extra Help employees may work up to a maximum of 520 hours per fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: + One year of experience and/or training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities in culinary arts, food preparation, or related fields. Preferred Experience & Skills: + Experience working with youth or young adults in a correctional, treatment, educational, or caregiving setting. + Experience providing education, mentoring, or coaching in community-based programs, such as cooking, vocational training, or cultural enrichment activities. + Knowledge of commercial food preparation practices and catering operations. Notes: + This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. + Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test. + Food Handler’s Card is required within 30 days from the date of hire. + Candidate must be ServSafe Food Safety certified within six-months of hire. DRIVER’S LICENSE Must be in possession of a valid Oregon driver's license at time of application and as a requirement of ongoing employment. Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. CLASSIFICATION DETAILS Selection Process (https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county\_departments/human\_resources/talent\_acquisition/Selection\_Process) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Equal Employment Opportunity Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. Strategic Plan In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions. The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play. Veteran Preference Information (https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=5143112) Trauma Informed Care Statement Trauma-informed care is an approach used to engage people with histories of trauma. It recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma can play in people’s lives. Trauma-informed criminal justice responses can help to avoid re-traumatizing individuals. Lane County is committed to providing services using Trauma Informed Care practices. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently, or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Not benefits eligible. 01 IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have included all RELEVANT education, employment and experience in your application. To ensure compliance with Oregon Equal Pay laws, Human Resources will conduct a wage analysis based on the information you have provided in your application to determine the appropriate starting wage if you are selected. + I acknowledge I have provided all relevant education and employment history. 02 Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)? + Yes + No 03 Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? + Yes + No 04 Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? + Yes + No 05 What is your highest level of education? + High School diploma or equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. + Associate's degree. + Two-years of technical certificate or coursework. + Bachelor's degree. + Master's or higher degree. 06 Do you have at least one year of education and/or experience working with youth or young adults in a correctional, treatment, educational, or caregiving setting. + Yes + No 07 How many years of experience do you have providing services to youth or young adults in a correctional, treatment, educational, or caregiving setting. (25 points) + No experience. + At least six months of experience. + At least one year of experience. + At least two years of experience. 08 How many years of experience do you have providing education, mentoring, or coaching in community-based programs, such as cooking, vocational training, or cultural enrichment activities. (25 points) + No experience. + At least six months of experience. + At least one year of experience. + At least two years of experience 09 How many years of experience do you have performing commercial food preparation practices and catering operations. (25 points) + No experience. + At least six months of experience. + At least one year of experience. + At least two years of experience. 10 Are you available to work varied shifts to support the division? (10 points) + Yes + No 11 Youth in this program come from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. How have you adapted your communication or approach to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds? (15 points) Required Question Employer Lane County Department Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services Address 125 E 8th Ave Eugene, Oregon, 97401 Website https://www.lanecountyor.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email