Youth Facility Manager 1

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Job summary

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead operations at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility, a 24/7 close‑custody site serving youth committed to the agency. The role oversees unit management, security, food services, staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee development to ensure safe, structured operations that comply with agency policies.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, judgment, and decision‑making skills for coordinating

Qualifications

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.
• Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tasks/duties of managers in unit management, security, and food operations.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and training efforts for facility.
• Manage and coordinate safety and security operations for facility.

Skills

leadership

supervision

staff management

recruitment

training

communication

problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

JJIS

Job description

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Youth Facility Manager 1 - Program Director

Grants Pass, OR – ROGUE VALLEY YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Bring your proven leadership skills to Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility!

Initial Posting Date: 10/12/2026

Application Deadline: 10/26/2026

Agency: Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,569

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Youth Facility Manager 1

Program Director Overview

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Program Director to lead operations at the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility, a 24/7 close‑custody facility serving youth committed to OYA and youth from the Oregon Department of Corrections. This position directs and manages day‑to‑day facility operations, including supervision of staff, operational logistics, and coordination of activities and events across facility departments. The Program Director oversees unit management, security, food services, staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee development while ensuring safe, secure, and structured operations that comply with agency policies, administrative rules, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supervise daily tasks/duties of managers in unit management, security, and food operations.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and training efforts for facility.
• Manage and coordinate safety and security operations for facility.

If you are a leader with strong communication, sound judgment, and decision‑making skills who can effectively manage competing priorities, resolve operational challenges, and build a culture of respect, accountability, professionalism, and positive outcomes for youth and staff, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;
• Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of evidence‑based practices and effective service delivery strategies that support risk reduction for a diverse youth population.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of youth information and protect sensitive personnel information.
• Proficiency in computer technology and the ability to effectively use the agency’s automated information system, including JJIS.

Desired Attributes

• Leadership experience in a juvenile and or correctional setting.
• Experience with recruitment, retention, training, and employee discipline process.
• Demonstrated operational experience in a 24/7 setting.
• Skilled in coaching, counseling, and development of employees.
• Experience with unit management, food service, and security operations.

Additional Information

• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please contact HR Recruitment at [e-mail].
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 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.
• This position is part of the state's management team.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

• 1st Round Interviews (Teams): November 9, 2026
• 2nd Round Interviews (in-person): November 17, 2026

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources: Support for work‑life balance, health, and overall well‑being.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting: Access to Get There – Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission 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 and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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 an 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 statute 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.