Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility

State of Oregon•Tillamook | OYA, OR

30d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY GROUP LIFE COORDINATOR 2 Tillamook, Oregon - TILLAMOOK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY GLC1 Salary: $23.73 - $29.90 hourly GLC2 Salary: $28.53 - $36.11 hourly OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Group Life Coordinators at the Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility! 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.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record
High school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level
Six months full-time experience observing, evaluating, developing, and monitoring human behavior and performance
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.
A Certificate or Associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related degree.

Responsibilities

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