Group Life Coordinator Pool - Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility

Oregon Department of Human Services; Burns, Oregon (OR, IL); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Oregon Department of Human Services at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility in Burns, Oregon seeks a Group Life Coordinator 2 to supervise and support youth in a correctional setting. You will coach behavior, document performance, and coordinate group activities while ensuring safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include observing youth, filing incident reports, assigning tasks, and assisting with medication under medical staff oversight, with transport duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher is required.
• Certificate or Associate degree in behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related field.

Responsabilités

• Coaching, confronting, and correcting youth behavior as necessary.
• Observing, evaluating, and recording youth behavior and attendance in programs.
• Preparing Youth Incident Reports (YIRs) and documenting incidents.
• Assigning, training, and supervising youth on various chores and jobs.
• Supervising youth in community-based work crew activities when appropriate.
• Monitoring health and safety risks, including suicide prevention.
• Conducting security inspections and searches of the facility and vehicles.
• Administering medication to youth under indirect supervision of medical staff.
• Providing secure transport of youth to appointments as needed.

Connaissances

Behavior observation

Record keeping

Youth supervision

Formation

High school diploma or GED

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

Description du poste

Group Life Coordinator 2

Position Type: Employee Position

Location: Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility, Burns, Oregon

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

Qualifications (GLC2)

• 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)

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

Benefits

• low-cost, high-coverage health insurance
• generous time-off
• competitive retirement plan

Working Conditions

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.

Pay

Salary Range: $4,945.00 - $6,258.00

Additional Details

Multiple Positions: 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 (limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service, these positions have the potential to become permanent), and temporary positions. Under-Fill: 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. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here. 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. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

DEI and EEO

OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Group Life Coordinators at the Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility!

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.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process.

OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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 are applying. 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.

Additional Support

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.