The Group Life Coordinator oversees daily living activities and provides care and guidance to youth offenders assigned to a cottage or living unit. Major duties:
- instructs youth offenders in institution rules and regulations and enforces their application;
- observes, evaluates, and records youth behavior and performance;
- use of computer to document youth and living unit activities;
- directs youth in work projects such as cleaning, mopping, waxing, laundry, living unit maintenance and meal preparation;
- controls and disciplines disruptive youth;
- maintains and enforces security procedures throughout the institution or camp;
- participates and contributes as a team member in campus programs for treatment and rehabilitation; and
- performs searches for unauthorized articles such as weapons or other contraband.
*NOTE: We are also seeking candidates who have bilingual/English/Spanish skills. Those who have bilingual skills are encouraged to apply. Please indicate your language skills in the Specialized Skill and Knowledge section of the State of Oregon application form (PD100).
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Thee positions are with the OYA at youth correctional facilities in Salem, Woodburn, Albany, Grants Pass, Burns, Warrenton, and Tillamook; and at work-study camps in Florence, Tillamook, and LaGrande.
- The Oak Creek YCF (Albany) provide services for an all female population. The staff at Oak Creek YCF will work in a secured environment that is responsible for providing effective female gender-specific treatment approaches and for responding to young women’s unique issues and needs.
- - The MacLaren YCF (Woodburn), Hillcrest YCF (Salem), Tillamook YCF (Tillamook), Eastern Oregon YCF (Burns), North Coast YCF (Warrenton), and the Rogue Valley YCF (Grants Pass) provide services for an all male population. Founded on the principles of personal responsibility, accountability, and reformation, these facilities provide high security, intensive accountability, and treatment designed to meet the specific reformation needs.
- - The RiverBend YCF (LaGrande), Camp Florence (Florence), and Camp Tillamook (Tillamook) are transition programs that provide services for an all male population. Transition programs provide a bridge from the secure facilities to a community placement. They provide youth the opportunity to continue treatment, attend school, and build vocational skills. Youth work on community service projects, supervised work crews and town jobs to instill a work ethic, accountability, and responsibility through payment of restitution to both victims and the community.
- - The Young Women’s Transition Program (Albany) provides services for an all female population and is also a transition program.
- For more information on OYA and our facilities please visit our web-site at http://www.oregon.gov/OYA/
- This recruitment is open to anyone meeting the qualifications listed in the “TO QUALIFY” section below.
- Due to the nature of the work performed, a small number of positions require selection of male or female candidates only. If you are interested in being considered for one of these positions, you must indicate your gender in the “male-female” portion of the Affirmative Action section of the PD 100 application form.
- All applicants are required to complete the following pre-employment testing:
- a demonstration of a person’s ability to meet physical standards listed in the “PHYSICAL STANDARDS” section below.
- Applicants offered employment will be:
- subject to a fingerprint-based criminal record check; and
- subject to pre-employment drug testing.
- Testing for Tuberculosis is required for this position.
- Newly hired employees will attend agency-paid training provided by OYA Training Academy. Continued employment will be contingent upon completing and successfully passing all parts of this training.
- A benefit of this position is participation through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) with employer contributions. This position is also designated as “Police and Fire” membership with PERS which includes the ability to retire 5 years earlier than positions designated “General Membership”.
- All positions in OYA require the incumbent to serve as a “Mandatory Reporter” of child abuse.
TO QUALIFY
Your PD 100 (application form) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
- Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level.
- Be 21 years of age or older.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a physical standards requirements.
- IN ADDITION, your application form must clearly show that you have equivalent to:
- SIX MONTHS full-time experience working with 12 to 25 year old youth offenders in either a residential care or treatment program; or
- an Associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science; or
- an acceptable certificate from a community or other accredited college in juvenile corrections.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Physical abilities testing must be completed as part of the application process. You must be able to demonstrate you meet the following physical standards...
- ability to climb a flight of stairs,
- ability to run 100 yards, then jog 100 yards, and then exercise equivalent to using physical restraining force for 2-3 minutes,
- ability to kneel, bend, turn and stand, turn and sit, reach and crawl,
- ability to move (not carry) objects weighing from 10 pounds to 162 pounds up to 54 feet,
- ability to handle, feel, and have finger dexterity,
- acceptable vision of at least 20/30 (with or without correction) in both eyes, with peripheral vision of 160 degrees, and
- have binaural hearing (aided or unaided) in ranges from 500-2000 Hz and from 20-60 db.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently deals with verbal abuse, threats, and involves dealing with impulsive, rebellious, assaultive youth offenders.
- May be required to use reasonable force in the performance of duties or during a disturbance or other emergency situation.
- Requires working shift work in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Requires adhering to the dress code of the specific work site.
- Requires maintaining a pattern of dependability as demonstrated by acceptable attendance and being on time to work station.
- Requires use of computer
- Requires meeting physical standards for vision, hearing, dexterity, push/pull, running, and jogging.
- Transports youth offenders as requested, and, if in a security position, operates state vehicles constantly. You must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Requires the ability to read, speak and write in English.
- OYA facilities are tobacco free environments.
THIS IS THE TEST:
YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to each question. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience you describe in your answers are listed in the Work History section of your application form. Your grade will be based on your answers. Number your answers to correspond to the number of the question. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete.
1. Describe your working experience with youth (12-25) involved in a treatment program. Do you have experience with youth offenders and was it in a residential or non-residential program? Please explain. Does your background include a certificate in juvenile corrections from a local community or other acceptable accredited college?
2. Describe your training and experience in using oral and written communications. Did you make oral and written report presentations in School? If so, please explain the courses taken. Have you used oral and written communications in a job to obtain information or to inform or persuade others? Please explain.
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY MISSION
The mission of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth offenders accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.
As an OYA employee, individuals are a part of the team responsible for the supervision, management and administration of correctional facilities, parole and probation services, community out-of-home placements, and other functions related to state programs for youth corrections. These responsibilities are provided for youth offenders from diverse cultures and backgrounds ranging in age from 12 to 18 (in some cases up to age 25). The youth offenders may reside in one of eleven OYA-operated facilities located around the state or may be involved with services under the jurisdiction of OYA such as parole and probation.
The Oregon Youth Authority values culturally competent staff to provide a continuum of services to our diverse clientele.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Obtain a State of Oregon application (form PD 100) from a local Oregon Employment Department office OR most state agency personnel offices. If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the application form (PD 100), you may call the OYA Employee Services at 503 373-7383, or TTY 503 378-4672 for the hearing impaired to leave a message about the alternative format needed.
Mail or deliver your completed application materials and supplemental forms to:
Oregon Youth Authority, Human Resources
530 Center Street NE, Suite 200
Salem OR 97301-3765
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the close date shown on this announcement and must be complete and legible.
Applications may be FAXED to 503 373-7623. The Oregon Youth Authority cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost in the mail.
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, HAVE YOU:
- Reviewed the “To Qualify” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Clearly stated your qualifying experience in the Work History on your application?
- Indicated the correct title, class and announcement number from this announcement on your application?
- Attached any required supplemental information or test answer?
- Signed and dated your application?
SUBMIT only the required materials. Keep reference letters or work examples for interviews. Be sure to keep a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS and information on application forms are available through:
Oregon Youth Authority, Toll Free (1-800-375-2864)
www.oregon.gov/OYA OR www.oregonjobs.org
THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO SELECTING, TRAINING, SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING A COMPETENT AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Your application for employment with the Oregon Youth Authority will not be considered if this supplemental information form is not completed and submitted with your employment application.
DRIVER’S LICENSE
Are you licensed to operate a motor vehicle? Yes State of Issue
No
Driver’s License Number: Expiration Date:
Are there currently any restrictions on or limitations to your driving privilege as a result of legal or DMV action? Yes No
AGE
I am at least 21 years of age: Yes No
EDUCATION LEVEL
I have a High School Diploma, GED, or can provide proof of education at the same or higher level: Yes No
I certify that this information is complete and accurate.
Name (Print or Type)
Signature Date
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