Group Life Coordinator 2

State of Oregon • Bend, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. This position is a permanent full-time state position located in Bend, Oregon, specifically within the Oregon Youth Challenge High School program. The program is an intensive alternative High School for "At Risk" 16–18-year-old Oregon dropouts, funded and directed by the State of Oregon Military Department, National Guard. It offers a unique educational opportunity within an intensive military structure and overview, including daily academic instruction, community service, physical exercise, and life planning. The program is staffed by professional teachers, counseling staff, residential supervision cadre, and managers. This position is responsible for the care, control, safety, security, and Life Plan guidance of all students in the program. The agency is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace, focusing on improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level.
• Six (6) months experience observing, evaluating, developing, or understanding of human performance, relations and interactions.
• OR A Certificate or Associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related degree.
• OR Six (6) months of Prior military experience, law enforcement or corrections experience.
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness standard in accordance with program requirements.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Pass a fingerprint-based criminal background and abuse check.
• All employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs and must pass a preemployment drug screening test.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain (within 120 days of hire) and maintain a Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01
• Must maintain physical fitness standards (tested annually).
• Maintain military style grooming standards.
• Wear a modified military uniform and safety equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• If applying from out of state, please be prepared to provide a 3-year driving abstract from your local Department of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care, control, safety and security of youth in a 24/7 facility
• Supervise youth with emphasis on safety, personal growth, teamwork and the program’s eight core components.
• Promote positive youth development by establishing healthy professional relationships, role-modeling desired professional behaviors, maintaining an exceptional uniform appearance and ensuring a safe training environment.
• Monitoring and reporting the behavior of cadets during daily activities, offsite community projects, academic instruction, meals and extracurricular activities.
• Work effectively with youth who may have social, economic, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Assist youth in developing short- and long-term goals, overcoming obstacles, conflict resolution and developing life skills.
• Plans, leads and participates in daily physical fitness activities which includes running and calling cadence.
• Provides classroom instruction on a variety of topics related to program standards and character development.
• Responsible for the care, control, safety, security, and Life Plan guidance of all the students in the program.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

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