Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Camp Tillamook

State of Oregon

34d • $29 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY GROUP LIFE COORDINATOR 2 Tillamook, Oregon - CAMP TILLAMOOK GLC1 Salary: $23.73 - $29.90 hourly non-PERS GLC2 Salary: $28.53 - $36.10 hourly non-PERS OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Group Life Coordinators at Camp Tillamook! Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as Group Life Coordinator 2 (GLC2) at Camp Tillamook Youth Transitional Facility. In this crucial role, you will play a vital part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both the youth in our care and our dedicated staff. Camp Tillamook is a 24/7 youth correctional institution, housing individuals aged 12 to 24. As a GLC2, you will provide continuous interactive supervision of youth and ensure strict adherence to all policies, procedures, and rules to help maintain a safe and secure environment. Your responsibilities will include overseeing daily activities, transporting youth as required for programming, appointments, or community-related activities, building strong rapport, addressing and redirecting behavior, modeling and reinforcing pro-social skills, and supporting youth in working toward their individual goals. Join us in this challenging yet rewarding role and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in our care.

Requirements

• GLC2 Qualifications: 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) The PAT includes the following elements that applicants need to demonstrate the ability to: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a team setting and communicating information.
• Experience utilizing problem-solving techniques.
• Experience providing and utilizing skills as a mentor or as a coach.
• Experience demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, confronting, and correcting youth behavior as necessary.
• Observing, documenting, youth behavior, participation in programs.
• Monitoring youth for potential health and safety risks, including suicide prevention.
• Conducting security inspections and searches of youth living units and youth.
• 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.

Benefits

• $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.
• Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased.
• Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 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 competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED