Corrections Recreation Specialist 2, Limited Duration ( Lakeview)
About The Position
Corrections Recreation Specialist 2, Limited Duration ( Lakeview) Warner Creek Correctional Facility Oregon Department of Corrections This position is a limited duration anticipated to last 12 months, though, may be extended or decreased due to business need. Internal candidates may be considered as a job rotation with their current manager's approval. About the Job – Your Role The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals for a Limited Duration as a Corrections Recreational Specialist 2 at The Warner Creek Correctional Facility with a start date on or after MAY 10th 2026. In this role, you will design, coordinate, and implement a variety of structured recreational and therapeutic leisure programs for adults in custody within a secure facility. These programs are more than just activities—they are purposeful, goal-oriented interventions that support rehabilitation and personal growth. As a Corrections Recreational Specialist 2, you will help participants develop physical skills, build socially appropriate behaviors, and form positive affiliations. Recreational programming serves as a critical tool in assessing readiness for reentry, supporting individuals as they prepare to transition back into the community. This limited duration opportunity is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in correctional rehabilitation, make a meaningful impact, and explore a career path within the Oregon Department of Corrections. This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees, (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Requirements
- Three years of experience assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs and leisure time activities; OR A bachelor's degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education or a related field.
- Skill in directing and instructing participants in leisure activities.
- Skill in organizing and planning sporting or recreational activities.
- Skill in scheduling events to avoid conflicts.
- Skill in developing interpersonal working relationships with others.
- The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- design, coordinate, and implement a variety of structured recreational and therapeutic leisure programs for adults in custody within a secure facility
- help participants develop physical skills, build socially appropriate behaviors, and form positive affiliations
- Recreational programming serves as a critical tool in assessing readiness for reentry, supporting individuals as they prepare to transition back into the community
Benefits
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
