Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Tillamook Youth Correctional 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 Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility. As a GLC2, you will play 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, including their attendance and participation in treatment groups, recreational activities, vocational/educational programs, and community service projects.
• 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, such as maintenance, kitchen work, laundry, landscaping, and janitorial duties.
• Supervising youth performing community-based work crew activities when appropriate.
• Monitoring youth offenders for potential health and safety risks, including suicide prevention.
• Conducting security inspections and searches of the facility, grounds, and state vehicles.
• Administering medication to youth (under the indirect supervision of medical staff) and maintaining contact with medical staff to ensure appropriate medical care for the youth.
• 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.
• You must have six months full-time experience observing, evaluating, developing, and monitoring human behavior and performance, or a Certificate or Associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related degree.
• You must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• This Position Also Requires a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Qualifications

• You must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level.
• You must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• This Position Also Requires a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Skills

We may show preference to candidates whose application materials demonstrate the following: 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 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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