Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

State of Oregon; La Grande, Milwaukee (OR, WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance (union)

Tuition reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Legal insurance

Union benefits

Job summary

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) invites applicants for Group Life Coordinator 2 at Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility in La Grande, Oregon. The role supports safe, constructive supervision of youth, delivering guidance and pro-social modeling to help youths engage in activities responsibly.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with six months of related experience or an approved behavioral science/education/criminal justice credential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or higher; and six months full-time experience in observing, evaluating and monitoring human behavior and performance.
• Certificate or associate degree in behavioral sciences, education, criminal justice, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach, confront, and correct youth behavior as needed.
• Observe, evaluate, and record youth behavior, participation in programs and services.
• Prepare Youth Incident Reports (YIRs) and document incidents.
• Supervise youth in chores and jobs within the facility.
• Monitor health and safety risks and perform security checks.
• Administer medication under medical staff supervision and coordinate care.
• Provide secure transport to appointments as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring/Coaching

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate or Associate degree in behavioral science/education/criminal justice

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 12/12/2025 Application Deadline: / Agency: Oregon Youth Authority Salary Range: $4,824.00 - $6,105.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY GROUP LIFE COORDINATOR 2 La Grande, Oregon - CAMP RIVERBEND YOUTH TRANSITIONAL FACILITY GLC1 Salary: $23.15 - $31.20 hourly GLC2 Salary: $27.83 - $37.67 hourly

OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Group Life Coordinators at the Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility! Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking to fill several openings for the role of Group Life Coordinator 2 (GLC2). 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. You will work closely with the youth, providing guidance and pro‑social role modeling to ensure that they carry out their day‑to‑day activities in a constructive and positive manner. 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. Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team every other Wednesday between 11:00 am - 11:30 am PST during our OYA Career Chat Sessions.

Your 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.

How to Qualify

GLC2 Qualifications

• You must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level; AND 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.

Under‑fill – GLC1 Qualifications

• You must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level.

Special Qualifications

• 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).
• The PAT includes the following elements that applicants need to demonstrate the ability to:
• Ability to handle, feel, and have finger dexterity using both hands.
• Ability to move, carry or hold objects weighing from 6 lbs up to 165 lbs moving a maximum of 54 feet.
• Ability to kneel, bend, turn and stand, turn and sit, reach and crawl.
• Ability to perform 15 step‑ups on a 12-inch stepping platform.
• Ability to run or jog 100 yards.
• Ability to hold body weight in the push‑up position for 50 seconds.
• Ability to hold a 6‑lb medicine ball at chest level with arms extended for a period of 40 seconds.
• Ability to complete the circuit outlined above two times with a 1‑minute break between sessions.
• Acceptable vision of at least 20/30 (with or without correction) in both eyes, with peripheral vision of 160 degrees from a distance of 20 feet.
• Have binaural hearing (aided or unaided) in ranges from 500 to 2000 Hz and from 20 to 60 dB.

Desired Attributes

• 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

• $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.

About Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility

Oak Creek is one of nine Oregon Youth Authority Correctional Facilities. It holds the distinction as the sole facility that serves young women in Oregon. Located in the city of Albany within Linn County, Oak Creek serves approximately 50 female youth in the juvenile and adult justice systems. Like the seven facilities that serve males, Oak Creek houses youth who are adjudicated for criminal behavior in juvenile court, as well as youth serving sentences that originated in adult court from various jurisdictions. These youth have either been waived to adult court from juvenile court or by virtue of their age and severity of the criminal offense automatically remanded to adult court. Unique among the OYA facilities and unlike their male facility counterparts, is Oak Creek's capacity and challenge to address all aspects of a correctional facility. Stated another way, Oak Creek is the sole facility in OYA that engages in the functions of Intake, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Behavior Management, and Transition. While some OYA facilities may do most of the five functions listed above, no OYA facility aside from Oak Creek addresses all five areas as part of its ongoing practice.

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!

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 for GLC positions.

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