Group Life Coordinator Pool - Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility

Overview

Initial Posting Date : 09 / 09 / 2025

Application Deadline :

Agency : Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range : $4,824.00 - $6,105.00

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Group Life Coordinator Pool - Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility

Job Description :

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY GROUP LIFE COORDINATOR 2 BURNS, OREGON - EASTERN OREGON YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

GLC1 Salary : $23.15 - $31.20 hourly

GLC2 Salary : $27.83 - $35.22 hourly

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

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, confronting, and correcting youth behavior as necessary.
• Observing, evaluating, and recording youth behavior, attitude, and performance, including 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 Qualifications

Under-fill - GLC1 Qualifications

Special Qualifications

This position also requires a Physical Abilities Test (PAT). The PAT includes the following elements that applicants need to demonstrate the ability to :

Applicants may contact the facility for more information on the PAT or the OYA Training Academy.

Application and Recruitment

Application Submission : The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and / or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Career Chats : OYA Recruitment invites you to join Career Chats for questions about the position or the application process. Sessions are held every other Wednesday from 11 : 00am to 11 : 30am.

Register : Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats!

About Burns and OYA

About the City of Burns : Burns, Oregon is a small rural town in the southeast Oregon high desert, gateway to the Steens Mountains. For more about Burns or Harney County, visit the Harney County website.

ABOUT OYA

OYA values diversity, equity, and inclusion. DEI is at the heart of our mission to protect the public and reform youth in safe environments. We encourage people of color, women, and other marginalized communities to apply.

Additional Details

Note : Ensure your application materials are thorough. Pay equity assessments may be used. For more information, visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Union : This position is represented by SEIU / OPEU. Benefits include life insurance and other coverages as described in the listing.

What's in it for You? OYA offers competitive benefits including health insurance, time-off, and retirement plans. See the listing for full benefits.

Working Conditions

Pre-employment Checks

OYA conducts criminal record checks, driving record checks, and vulnerable population checks per OAR 416 Division 800. Additional checks may include fingerprinting, drug screening, and education verification. All information is confidential. Applicants refusing checks will be disqualified. Federal PREA standards apply; applicants may be asked relevant questions during the process.

All positions require the incumbent to serve as a mandatory reporter of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If hired, you will complete the I-9 form and OYA uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

Questions

For questions about the job announcement, email the OYA Recruiter.

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