Helensview School is an accredited school that provides individualized instruction and specialized support services for youth ages 12-21 who have dropped out of school or are experiencing chronic attendance / behavioral issues. Helensview School provides multiple pathways to graduation with a standard diploma, academic, social service, and connection to post-secondary options. Students can access dual credit (on-campus agreements with multiple Colleges and Universities), Career and Technical Education (CTE) (6 approved programs of study including culinary, beats making and construction), and on-site job training through our student businesses. Helensview serves an ethnically diverse student population and seeks candidates with experience working in racially and ethnically diverse settings.
At Helensview 75% of our students identify as non-white and over 40% identify as Black or African American. We strongly value hiring staff who reflect the diversity of our students.
Position: Juvenile and Legal Rights Consultant
Department: Student Services
Program: Alternative Education
Reports to: Building Administrator(s)
Classification/Range: Confidential Contracted/Range ADM06
Schedule: 0.8 FTE, 162 days per year

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide legal assistance for youth up to age 24 seeking expungement or support with other legal barriers to education (i.e. housing, domestic violence, immigration, etc.).
• Attend court and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with court-appointed attorneys to provide case management around various legal proceedings (i.e., juvenile, criminal, family law, etc.).
• Collaborate with other staff members to establish and maintain program goals and requirements.
• Recommend policies and procedures to ensure continuity and maintenance of appropriate services.
• Effectively communicate with students and families about where assistance is available.
• Maintain regular office hours to allow for student and family appointments/ access.
• Design and implement effective, culturally competent Know Your Rights programming, which may include hosting and facilitating clinics and other events.
• Create and design curriculum focused on student and law enforcement engagement and interactions.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and learning objectives to ensure educational and behavioral progress.
• Develop and implement a mentorship style program where students interested in the legal field may receive additional information, obtain a mentor, listen to speakers, or attend special sessions about the legal profession.
• Communicate and confer with support services and community personnel to address individual student needs.
• Communicate, collaborate and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, supervisors, community members and others.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with supervisors, colleagues and partner agencies/districts.
• Maintain detailed records, manage caseloads, and meet timelines.
• Abide by the policies of the District, and Multnomah County, and the procedures of the Instructional Services and Student Services Departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Licensed and currently admitted in the Oregon State Bar; juris doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice and family laws in Oregon, including expungement.
• Knowledge of Oregon criminal law and procedures.
• Knowledge of other common legal areas: landlord-tenant, fines/fees, employment, consumer laws, and more.
• Knowledge of Oregon and Federal education laws and regulations, including FERPA, IDEA, etc.
• Ability to develop and/or implement effective, culturally competent Know Your Rights Curriculum for high school aged-learners.
• Knowledge of how to communicate with and work alongside young people.
• Ability to develop policies to guide program/position in the future; help establish this position within the district.
• Excellent understanding of the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
• A valid driver license and personal vehicle for use on the job.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Active member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocal eligibility for admission.
• Juris Doctor and
• Any combination of experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job
• Preferred: Experience working with young people and training or experience working with diverse populations.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

• Mobility: Frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting.
• Lifting: Frequently up to 10 pounds; occasional up to 25 pounds.
• Vision: Constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
• Dexterity: Frequent use of keyboard; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
• Hearing/talking: Frequent hearing and talking, in person and on telephone.
• Emotional/Psychological: Frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or co-worker contact; occasional working alone