Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility

Oregon Department of Human Services; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance through SEIU Local 503

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oregon Youth Authority is seeking qualified candidates for the Group Life Coordinator 2 (GLC2) at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, Oregon. This role focuses on continuous supervision, rapport building, and ensuring safety and adherence to facility policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring youth behavior, supporting treatment goals, conducting security checks, and coordinating with medical staff for youth health needs.

Qualifications

• GLC2 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of full-time experience observing, evaluating, developing, and monitoring human behavior and performance; OR a certificate or associate degree in a behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related field.
• Under-fill (GLC1) requires a high school diploma or GED or higher.
• Special qualifications: must be 21+, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Physical Abilities Test (PAT) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous interactive supervision of youth and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily activities, build rapport, address and redirect behavior, model pro-social skills, and support youth treatment goals.
• Coaching, observing youth behavior, documenting, and monitoring health and safety risks including suicide prevention.
• Assist with security inspections and searches; administer medication under indirect medical supervision.

Education

High school diploma or GED or higher

Certificate or Associate degree in behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 01/16/2026 Application Deadline: / Agency: Oregon Youth Authority Salary Range: $4,945.00 - $6,258.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility Job Description: OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY GROUP LIFE COORDINATOR 2 Woodburn, Oregon - MACLAREN YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY GLC1 Salary: $23.73 - $29.90 hourly non-PERS GLC2 Salary: $28.53 - $36.10 hourly non-PERS

OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Group Life Coordinators at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility! Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as Group Life Coordinator 2 (GLC2) at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. In this crucial role, you will play a vital part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both the youth in our care and our dedicated staff. MacLaren is a 24/7 youth correctional institution, housing individuals aged 12 to 24, with the majority of the population falling within the 18-24 age range. As a GLC2, you will provide continuous interactive supervision of youth and ensure strict adherence to all policies, procedures, and rules, contributing to a secure environment. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing daily activities, building strong rapport, addressing and redirecting behavior, modeling and fostering pro-social skills, and actively supporting the pursuit of our youth's treatment goals. Join us in this challenging yet rewarding role and make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals in our care.

A Day In The Life: Coaching, confronting, and correcting youth behavior as necessary. Observing, documenting, youth behavior, participation in programs. Monitoring youth for potential health and safety risks, including suicide prevention. Conducting security inspections and searches of youth living units and youth. 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.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work under the following condition with or without reasonable accommodations: OYA facilities are tobacco free environments. Shift work in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Adhere to the dress code of the specific work site. Frequent exposure to verbal abuse, threats, and dealing with impulsive, rebellious, assaultive youth. The use of reasonable force in the performance of duties or during a disturbance or other emergency situation may be required. Physical standards for vision, hearing, dexterity, push/pull, running, and jogging. Transport youth as requested, and, if in a security position, operate state vehicles.

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)

• 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 6lb 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.

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.

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! For more information about the OYA, please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

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. Discover more about working in Oregon state government.

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 of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards. All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, email [e-mail] . Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”