Group Life Coordinator 2 (underfill option)

State of Oregon • Bend, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting a permanent, full-time Group Life Coordinator 2 for the Oregon Youth Challenge High School in Bend, Oregon. The position is classified as Group Life Coordinator 2, with an underfill option for applicants who meet the qualifications for Group Life Coordinator 1. Membership in the Oregon National Guard is not required. The role is represented by the AFSCME union.

The Oregon Youth Challenge Program is an intensive alternative high school for Oregon high school dropouts ages 16–18. Its two phases include a 22-week residential academic and military phase and a 12-month post-residential phase focused on life planning and community reintegration. The program uses an eight-component curriculum addressing academics, physical fitness, nutrition, community involvement, leadership and followership, health skills, and life planning.

The coordinator is responsible for the care, control, safety, security, and life-plan guidance of program students. The role supervises and supports youth in a structured environment, promotes positive development, and leads or participates in physical training and classroom instruction. Work includes varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight travel. Staff must meet annual physical fitness standards and maintain military-style grooming and appearance requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• For Group Life Coordinator 2: High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent education, plus one of the following: six months of experience observing, evaluating, developing, or understanding human performance, relations, and interactions; a certificate or associate degree from an accredited school in behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or a related field; or six months of prior military, law enforcement, or corrections experience.
• For Group Life Coordinator 1: Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass the program’s physical fitness standard.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Pass fingerprint-based criminal background and abuse checks, a LEDS check, and pre-employment drug screening; maintain a favorable background and abuse check.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within six months of hire.
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of hire.
• Maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintain physical fitness standards and demonstrate fitness annually.
• Maintain military-style grooming standards and wear a modified military uniform and required safety equipment.
• Be able to work days, swing, and graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to occasional overnight travel.
• Be able to perform occasional lifting and physical exertion, walk extensively, march regularly, run extensively with students, and stand for entire eight-hour shifts.
• Be able to call military cadence and maintain average or above-average physical conditioning.
• Be able to work with or without reasonable accommodations under the described working conditions.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Military and/or security experience may be given preference for the Group Life Coordinator 1 underfill option.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 through healthy professional relationships, role modeling, professional appearance, and a safe training environment.
• Monitor and report cadet behavior during daily activities, offsite community projects, academic instruction, meals, and extracurricular activities.
• Work effectively with youth experiencing social, economic, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Help youth set short- and long-term goals, overcome obstacles, resolve conflicts, and develop life skills.
• Plan, lead, and participate in daily physical fitness activities, including running and calling cadence.
• Provide classroom instruction on topics related to program standards and character development.
• Provide life-plan guidance to program students.
• Transport students in State-owned vehicles.
• Lead and motivate students in daily formations, group exercises, group runs, and confidence-course activities.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 12 paid holidays, personal business leave, and paid and accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Optional basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Career development, opportunities to learn new skills and grow, a collaborative team environment, and a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

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