Deflection Program Coordinator

Clatsop County occupies the northwest corner of Oregon bounded to the north by the Columbia River and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Named for the Clatsop Indians, Clatsop County is rich in history, scenery and opportunity.

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.    

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through ten divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, Community Development, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, and the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district. The Facilities Department reports to the county administration division.

Under supervision of the Community Corrections Division Lieutenant, this position is responsible for coordinating the County’s Oregon Behavioral Health Defection (BHD) Program. This includes: convening deflection program partners, managing grant program funds awarded, tracking, and reporting data as required by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

• Associate’s degree in public or business administration, social work, or related field; AND Two (2) years of responsible experience in program coordination, planning, development, and evaluation; OR Three (3) years of experience in a related field.

• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Clatsop County.

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, social work, or related field.
• Bilingual Spanish and proficiency with intercultural communication, including ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity. This posting is open until filled.

Visit www.clatsopcounty.gov/hr, Career Opportunities, to apply.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.  

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website:  Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clatsop County is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all
employees in all matters of employment (such as hiring, promotion, transfer, training, layoff, compensation,
fringe benefits and termination) regardless of ethnicity/race, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability,
veteran status, or any other status protected by law.