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Join Oregon Youth Authority as a Part-Time Dentist, providing essential dental services to youth at correctional facilities. This role involves ensuring comprehensive dental care with a focus on trauma-informed practices and supporting underserved communities. Enjoy a flexible schedule while making a significant impact on youth health.
Initial Posting Date:
01/07/2025Application Deadline:
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Oregon Youth AuthoritySalary Range:
$83.45 - $123.12 hourlyPosition Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Part-Time Dentist (30 hours a week)Job Description:
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITYPart-Time DentistWoodburn, OREGON - MACLAREN OREGON YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITYWorking Schedule: 30 hours a week, 4 days a week.Whether you are an experienced dentist or fresh out of school looking for your first experience consider joining our Health Services division. Help us as we operate under the principle that youth need to be healthy in mind and body in order to actively participate in reformation programs.
Join our dynamic team today!
Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a permanent, part-time Dentist to perform all medically necessary dental services and procedures for all youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility (MYCF) and youth residing at the Oak Creek facility and the Jackie Winters Transition Program (JWTP). Travel to other OYA facilities, to provide services, may also be required. You will ensure that an electronic dental record is established on all these youth. As the dentist, you will oversee the priority list of dental treatment needs for the youth provide dental services in a culturally informed manner and using a trauma-informed approach.
In addition to providing dental services and procedures at MYCF, Oak Creek and JWTP, you will need to provide dental services for youth from other close-custody facilities.
YOUR ROLE AS OYA DENTIST:
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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 please visitwww.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 great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
A current Dentist's license issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry at the time of appointment.
Special Qualifications:
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA:In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below as part of final scoring to advance those that qualify to the interview portion.
Works well within a team and is able to provide dental services in a culturally appropriate and trauma informed manner.
How to apply:
1. Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes.
2. Submit a comprehensive application or upload a detailed resume, including dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position.
3. Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.
4. Veterans may receive preference; please indicate your veteran status if applicable.
Additional Information:
Relocation Reimbursement:
OYA is prepared to offer relocation reimbursement to the successful candidate. This will come as a reimbursement and follow State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Policy 40.055.20 which allows for reimbursement of expenses with receipts within the following categories (limits per category) not to exceed $3,000.00.
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.
Working Conditions:
This position is located in a close custody facility which requires, as a primary responsibility, strict adherence by each employee to security measures at all times to assure custody, control and supervision of youth. Security and control take priority over all responsibilities. The employee in this position must be constantly vigilant and aware of potential breaches to safety or security and is required to initiate immediate and appropriate response to such breaches.
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 OYA employees in health services are required to submit to a two-step TB test to establish a TB free "base line." If offered employment and you accept, OYA will require TB test results within 6 weeks of appointment from a health care provider as a condition of employment.
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. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Have Questions?:
For questions about the job announcement, email the HR Recruitment team at OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov.