Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

About the role

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking to fill several openings for the role of Group Life Coordinator 2 (GLC2) at the Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility in La Grande, Oregon. The GLC2 plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both the youth in our care and our staff.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, confronting, and correcting youth behavior as necessary.
• Observing, evaluating, and recording youth behavior, attitude, and performance.
• Preparing Youth Incident Reports (YIRs) and documenting any unusual incidents or critical events.
• Assigning, training, and supervising youth who perform various chores and jobs within the facility.
• Making security inspections and searches of the facility, grounds, and state vehicles.
• Administering medication to youth (under the indirect supervision of medical staff).
• Providing secure transport of youth to appointments within the community as needed.

Requirements

• You must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level.
• Six months full-time experience observing, evaluating, developing, and monitoring human behavior and performance.
• A Certificate or Associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related degree.

Qualifications

• You must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• The position requires passing a Physical Abilities Test (PAT), which includes various physical abilities tests.

Skills

Experience working in a team setting and communicating information. Experience utilizing problem-solving techniques. Experience providing and utilizing skills as a mentor or as a coach. Experience demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

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:

• $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503.
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The salary range for GLC2 is $27.83 - $37.67 hourly. The salary range for GLC1 is $23.15 - $31.20 hourly. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education.

Schedule

Shift work in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Additional Details

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies - permanent, full-time, part-time, limited duration, and temporary positions. The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a GLC2 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a GLC1 to apply, as we may consider under-filling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a GLC2. Under-fill training will not exceed one year.