Oregon Youth Authority

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Juvenile Probation/Social Services Officer/Juvenile Correction Counselor - Multicultural Services Coordinator Tillamook, Oregon - TILLAMOOK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a dedicated Multicultural Services Coordinator to join our team at the Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility in Tillamook, Oregon. This position is based at the Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility, with responsibilities extending to Camp Tillamook and Camp Florence. The successful candidate will be expected to travel regularly between these locations to fulfill position duties. In this pivotal role, you will provide direct, culturally responsive services to youth and families from diverse backgrounds and marginalized communities. Your focus will be supporting youth through advocacy, education, and culturally specific programming, both within the facility and in the community. You will collaborate closely with OYA staff, families, and community partners, delivering training to enhance cultural awareness and ensuring staff can recognize and respond to the unique needs of underrepresented youth. Additionally, you will actively contribute to our Family Engagement program, facilitating connections between youth and their families. Security, safety, and a positive, inclusive environment are foundational in this position. We are looking for candidates with lived experience, knowledge of cultural traditions, and strong connections to community resources. If you are passionate about equity, diversity, and creating lasting impacts for youth, we encourage you to apply. Additional Details: For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here . This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here . The salary range listed is the non- PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. Tentative interview schedule 1st round: May 26, 2025 2nd round: June 2, 2025 Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 between 11am-11:30am PST during our OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application questions and agency questions! Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats! ABOUT OYA At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more information please visit  www.oregon.gov/oya . What's in it for You? OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package , including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance , generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan . Discover more about working in Oregon state government by  clicking here .   This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as: $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member. Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership. Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership. Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership. Tuition reimbursement. For more information on SEIU, please click here. Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) years of experience providing professional support or counseling services to clientele in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional setting. A bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or a related field with major courses in behavioral science may substitute three (3) years of professional support/counseling services. NOTE: Professional support/counseling services experience must include providing interventions to clients on a one-to-one or group basis with responsibility for contributing to treatment or case plans, facilitating and documenting groups and other support interventions in case notes, attendance tracking, or case plan documents. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA : If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position. Understanding and knowledge of the history, traditions, and cultures of diverse groups through lived experience in order to support youth. Ability to effectively provide cultural services (individually or group) to youth and families from diverse groups. Knowledge of community organizations and resources for diverse youth and families throughout Oregon. Ability to facilitate and support multicultural celebrations for OYA youth and families. How to apply: Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived, volunteer, and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes. Please ensure your resume shows month/year and description of job duties on each history. COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe your experiences, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the desired attributes of the position and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility. Complete the questionnaire. Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox. Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable.  Click here for more information about veterans’ preference . Additional Information: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. Pre-employment Checks: In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800 , a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.  All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse. Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States. Have Questions?:           For questions about the job announcement, email the OYA recruitment team at OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to serve as the Human Resources Administrator, a critical leadership role within our organization. In this position, you will act as the Senior Human Resources Policy Advisor to our executive leadership, providing expert guidance on HR policies and workforce management strategies. You will oversee a statewide, comprehensive HR management program tailored to the unique needs of Oregon’s youth corrections system. This role involves developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives, evaluating the effectiveness of our HR services, and ensuring alignment with OYA’s mission and values. With responsibilities spanning labor relations, workforce planning, and policy development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, inclusive workplace that supports OYA’s commitment to public safety and youth reformation. We are looking for a leader with extensive experience in workplace investigations, dispute resolution, and HR compliance. Strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and professionalism are essential qualities for success in this role. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and driving meaningful organizational change, we invite you to apply! For complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here . Additional Information: This position is part of the state's management team. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here . The salary range listed is the non- PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. Tentative Interview Schedule: 1st Round: February 20, 2025 (Video questions) 2nd Round: March 4, 2025 (virtual) 3rd Round: March 11, 2025 (in-person) 4th Round: March 12, 2025 (in-person - meet executive team) Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions on Wednesday, January 22 from 11am-11:30am PST. We can assist you with all your application questions and agency questions! Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats! ABOUT OYA At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more information please visit  www.oregon.gov/oya . What We Are Looking For: Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA:  In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview. Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position. Extensive knowledge and experience with workplace investigations and dispute resolution Demonstrated experience in human resources laws, regulations, principles and practices Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to understand and diplomatically manage situations Displays high integrity including being a model for the team, lives organizational values, sound judgment, dependability and professionalism How to apply: Complete the application fully or an updated, completed resume that includes dates of employment and job duties/responsibilities. COVER LETTER: Please upload a cover letter describing your knowledge, skills and/or abilities to the desired attributes above. Please limit your cover letter to no more than two pages. After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference . The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. Additional Information: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. Relocation Reimbursement OYA is prepared to offer relocation assistance to the successful candidate. This will come as a reimbursement and follow State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Policy 40.055.20 which allows for reimbursement of expenses with receipts within the following categories (limits per category) not to exceed $10,000: Moving of personal household belongings (up to 20,000 lbs.) Packing, crating, and unpacking of personal household belongings ($1,500) Additional moving charges for full value insurance, appliance blocking charges, extra handling charges ($2,000) Private vehicle mileage from old to new residence (two vehicles) Miscellaneous Expenses ($5,000) Pre-employment Checks: In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800 , a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.  All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse. Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA  uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States. Have Questions?:           For questions about the job announcement, email OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Office Specialist 2 - Hiring Support Grants Pass – Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility Join the dynamic team at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility, within the Oregon Youth Authority, as a permanent, full-time Hiring Support Specialist. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional support services to the administrative offices of Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility. We seek a talented individual with excellent communication skills, a robust work ethic, keen attention to detail, and the ability to thrive both in a collaborative team setting and when working independently. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals and contribute to a transformative environment, we encourage you to apply today and be a part of our dedicated team at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility. A Day in the Life: Provide hiring support by working with hiring managers to set up interviews. Sends and collects paperwork from candidates moving forward in the hiring process and schedules drug tests and fingerprinting for candidates. Tracks hiring documents and processes and completes hiring packets. Provide backup support to the Executive Support Specialist with shift bids and as needed. Provide receptionist duties by greeting, answering questions, and directing visitors to/in the facility. Receive, screen, and route incoming phone calls. Sort incoming and distribute incoming mail. File and maintain youth records. Provide and maintain effective office procedures and efficient workflow. Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions every Wednesday. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions! Join us every other Wednesday from 11:00am-11:30am. Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats! Additional Information: This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here . The salary range listed is the non- PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. Tentative Recruitment Schedule: Interviews July 8, 2024 (in-person interview). ABOUT OYA At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more information please visit  www.oregon.gov/oya What's in it for You? OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance , generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan . Discover more about working in Oregon state government by  clicking here . What We Are Looking For: Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR An associate degree in any field; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.   Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information properly. Highly organized. Self-starter with ability to be solid team player. Demonstrated experience working alone as well as within a team, successfully adding to a positive team environment. Demonstrated skill in accuracy and strong attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communications skills, as assessed in your application materials and interview. High standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity. How to apply: Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position and how you meet the minimum qualifications and any or all the desired attributes. Submit a comprehensive application or upload a detailed resume, including dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position. COVER LETTER REQUIRED: Include a cover letter providing in-depth details about how your experience, skills, and/or knowledge that align with the desired attributes for the position. Use headers for each attribute you meet. Limit the cover letter to no more than 2 pages. Ensure the document is in PDF format for accessibility. Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox. Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable. Working Conditions: Rogue Valley YCF is a tobacco-free environment. This position will involve daily face-to-face contact with adjudicated and convicted youth.  These youth may engage in verbally and physically aggressive or assaultive behavior. Deals with verbal abuse from visitors by phone or face-to-face. Facilities require 24-hour a day/7-day per week staffing.  Weekend/holiday work may be required.  Periodic or frequent mandatory overtime may be required with minimal notice. Staff is expected to work during inclement weather. This position is located in a close custody facility which requires, as a primary responsibility, strict adherence by each employee to security measures at all times to ensure the custody, control, and supervision of your offenders.  This includes rule enforcement and potential hostage situations. General staff and youth safety is an agency priority requiring vigilance and attention to policy and protocol. Must be able to sit, stand, and lift up to 50lbs. Additional Information: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. Pre-employment Checks: In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800 , a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.  All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse. Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States. Have Questions?           For questions about the job announcement, email O YAjobs@oya.oregon.gov  

Initial Posting Date: 06/11/2024 Application Deadline: 06/25/2024 Agency: Oregon Youth Authority Salary Range: $4,746 - $6,912 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Case Coordinator Job Description: Job Description: OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Youth Corrections Unit Coordinator - Case Coordinator Tillamook – TILLAMOOK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility (RVYCF) is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Case Coordinator (CC) to provide proactive intervention and response to behaviorally challenging youth and/or youth requiring conflict resolution by applying and modeling Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and Positive Human Development (PHD) approaches.  This position will work with facility administration to enhance services to youth with the express intent to engage and treat challenging youth in their ideal placement without movement to a behavior management unit. Day in the Life: Provide case management for the youth on the assigned living unit. Facilitate the living unit behavior management system including any point/level, or grading and tag system, tag or level reviews and appropriate documentation. Complete written reviews and reports on youth progress in treatment, behavior, education, vocation and unit living as necessary for regularly scheduled case plan reviews, movement requests, Administrative Reviews, Agency Case Review, and court hearings. Ensure that Positive Youth Engagement participation and achievement tracking, and Attendance Tracking in JJIS, is current and up to date including printing and providing the youth and MDT members a copy of the Youth Portfolio Document for MDT meetings and transitions. Assist the Living Unit Manager (LUM) to develop work procedures to support staff engagement with youth.   Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team every Wednesday during our OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month from 11:00am-11:30am. Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats! ABOUT OYA At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply! Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture  bit.ly/work4OYA . For more information, please visit  www.oregon.gov/oya . Additional Information: This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here . The salary range listed is the non- PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached. ​Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as: $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member. Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership. Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership. Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership. Tuition reimbursement. What's in it for You? OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance , generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan . For a full list of benefits, please click here. Discover more about working in Oregon state government by  clicking here . Working Conditions: OYA facilities are tobacco free environments. Shift work in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Adhere to the dress code of the specific work site. Frequent exposure to verbal abuse, threats, and dealing with impulsive, rebellious, assaultive youth. The use of reasonable force in the performance of duties or during a disturbance or other emergency situation may be required. Physical standards for vision, hearing, dexterity, push/pull, running, and jogging. Transport youth as requested, and, if in a security position, operate state vehicles. What We Are Looking For: A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field (submit a copy of your college transcript with your application if your education or degree is other than behavioral science); OR Three years of experience observing, evaluating and recording behavior and maintaining discipline of individuals in a program related to juvenile justice, treatment programs, or special education within an institution or residential living unit; OR Associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science or equivalent training program with an emphasis on juvenile systems, special education, and/or secondary education AND one year experience working in a juvenile justice, treatment, or secondary education program. Required Skills: A proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Basic computer skills Excellent organizational skills. Multi-tasking skills with the ability to adjust shifting priorities and emerging issues. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position. Excellent verbal and written communications skills assessed in application materials and at time of interview. Experience developing, teaching, and coaching life skills for youth and staff. Experience providing techniques for learning and adapting to the personal and cultural patterns of youth and OYA staff. The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team meeting, community group or unit staff meeting as a liaison between youth, their MDT and OYA staff. Knowledge and experience to utilize the agency’s information system (JJIS) for case planning, court reporting and effective communication with facility and school staff (Outlook). Working experience and highly skilled at efficiently managing time between the needs of the unit, individual youth, and our agency partners (parole officers, polygraphist, law enforcement, etc.). How to apply: 1. Complete the application (we will not accept an attached resume in place of a completed application). 3. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request authorization. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the public records request task will come to your Workday inbox. 4. If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the public records request question. Please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application. We will ask you for your documents later in the process. Additional Information: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. Pre-employment Checks: In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800 , a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.  All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse. Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA  uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States. Have Questions?           For questions about the job announcement, email HR Recruiter: OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Youth Facility Supervisor 2 - Living Unit Manager Grants Pass, Oregon – ROGUE VALLEY YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Bring your proven leadership skills to Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility! Oregon Youth Authority has an opportunity as a Youth Facility Supervisor 2 at the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility in Grants Pass, Oregon. As a Youth Facility Supervisor 2 you will manage the daily operations and logistics of a 24/7 close custody living unit. You will direct and supervise unit staff who provide daily supervision, security, and treatment of adjudicated youth at OYA and youth from the Department of Corrections in a secure correctional facility. The YFS2 projects and prepares budget requests to support operational needs, evaluates services for effectiveness, maintains living unit equipment and supplies, participates as a member of the facility management team and serves as Officer of the Day as needed. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about working with youth and who are dedicated to creating a safe and positive environment. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and challenging position. For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please email oyajobs@oya.oregon.gov   . Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions every Wednesday. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions! Join us every Wednesday from 11:00am-11:30am. Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats! ABOUT OYA At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you !  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply! Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture  bit.ly/work4OYA . For more information, please visit  www.oregon.gov/oya . What's in it for You? Medical, vision, and dental insurance. 11 paid holidays per year. 8 hours of vacation leave earned per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service. 8 hours of sick leave earned per month, eligible to be used as accrued. 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service. Pension and retirement programs. Positions receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached. Upon PERS eligibility , employees will receive a 6.95% increase to their base salary and will pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS .  Discover more about working in Oregon state government by  clicking here . What We Are Looking For: Four Years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR One year of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Desired Attributes/Application Scoring Criteria:   In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.  Demonstrated leadership experience in working with diverse teams of employees and community partners. Experience successfully developing positive relationships with peers and managers. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (will be assessed in application materials and at time of interview). Case planning experience. Demonstrated experience creating an inclusive environment for staff and youth. Demonstrated experience providing coaching to and training of staff. Demonstrated operational experience in a juvenile setting. Additional Details: This position is part of the state's management team. Expected starting salary for new-to-state employees is $64,908 - $71,496 depending on experience Full salary range for the position is $64,908 -$107,460 We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies. How to apply: Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position. Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions. RESUME & COVER LETTER REQUIRED: Submit a cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and the desired attributes above. After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference . The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons , please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. Additional Information: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. Pre-employment Checks: In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800 , a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.  All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse. Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA  uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States. Have Questions?:           For questions about the job announcement, email oyajobs@oya.oregon.gov   .