• plan, develop, and coordinate unit treatment programs compatible with the basic philosophy of the OYA and the standards and policies of the institution;
• ensure the effective and efficient operation of assigned sections through the use of policies, procedures, budget controls;
• determine which adult corrections remanded youth are appropriate for treatment at the institution;
• supervise staff in assigned service units;
• assure that each living unit and functional area under your responsibility is properly secure, and meets proper health, sanitation, safety , and accreditation standards;
• represent the juvenile corrections system and the Superintendent in judicial proceedings and in  responding to court and attorney requests;
• maintain communications/coordination with juvenile judges, juvenile department directors, law enforcement officials, community stakeholders in the provision of services to youth on a statewide basis; and
• maintain public relations through speeches, media of public information, and tours.

a) development of program rules and policies;
b) development of long and short-range goals and plans;
c) program evaluation;  and
d) budget preparation.

• You must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record or appropriate alternative transportation.
• Direct contact with youth offenders who may exhibit hostile, assaultive behavior.
• Responsible for staff providing security, supervision, and treatment of youth offenders.  This involves interviewing, conducting hearings, and assigning and imposing discipline on emotionally unstable clientele.
• Direct and indirect supervision of staff. Will be required to periodically act as Officer of the Day.
• All OYA facilities are tobacco free.

• This position is with the Oregon Youth Authority’s Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility, located in Grants Pass.
• This recruitment is open to anyone meeting the qualifications listed in the “TO QUALIFY” section above.
• Applicants offered employment will be:
  • subject to a fingerprint-based criminal record check; and
  • subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• 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.
• H.I.R.E. System participants who wish to be considered for this position must follow the “HOW TO APPLY” instructions listed in this announcement.