Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility

State of Oregon•Oak Creek, WI

4d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Youth Authority is hiring Group Life Coordinators 2 at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility in Albany, Oregon. The role helps maintain a safe and secure environment for youth and staff. Coordinators work directly with youth, providing guidance and pro-social role modeling so youth can carry out daily activities constructively and positively. The facility serves young women and performs intake, long-term care, mental health, behavior management, and transition functions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent proof of education.
For GLC2 qualification: six months of full-time experience observing, evaluating, developing, and monitoring human behavior and performance, or a certificate or associate degree from an accredited school in behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or a related field.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Pass the Physical Abilities Test, including specified dexterity, lifting/carrying, movement, step-up, running, push-up-position, and medicine-ball tasks.
Meet vision standards of at least 20/30 in both eyes, with or without correction, and peripheral vision of 160 degrees from 20 feet.
Meet binaural hearing standards in specified frequency and decibel ranges.
Be able to work shifts in a 24-hour, seven-day operation, including night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Be able to meet the listed physical standards for vision, hearing, dexterity, push/pull, running, and jogging, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Consent to required criminal record, driving record, and vulnerable population abuse and neglect checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a team setting and communicating information.
Experience utilizing problem-solving techniques.
Experience providing and utilizing mentoring or coaching skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coach, confront, and correct youth behavior as necessary.
Observe, evaluate, and record youth behavior, attitude, and performance, including attendance and participation in treatment groups, recreation, vocational and educational programs, and community service.
Prepare Youth Incident Reports and document unusual incidents or critical events.
Assign, train, and supervise youth performing facility jobs and chores, including maintenance, kitchen work, laundry, landscaping, and janitorial duties.
Supervise youth performing community-based work crew activities when appropriate.
Monitor youth for health and safety risks, including suicide prevention.
Conduct security inspections and searches of the facility, grounds, and state vehicles.
Administer medication under the indirect supervision of medical staff and maintain contact with medical staff to support appropriate care.
Securely transport youth to community appointments as needed.