Part-Time Group Life Coordinator 2 - Camp Florence

State of Oregon

115d • $27 - $35

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Part-Time GROUP LIFE COORDINATOR 2 Florence, Oregon - CAMP FLORENCE GLC1 Salary: $23.15 - $31.20 hourly GLC2 Salary: $27.83 - $35.22 hourly OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Group Life Coordinators at Camp Florence! Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is currently hiring 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 possess a 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; OR a Certificate or Associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related degree.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• 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.
• 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

• Patient – You remain calm and steady even when situations are stressful.
• Honest – You act with integrity and fairness, follow rules and policies, and build trust with youth, coworkers, and supervisors by being dependable and truthful.
• Team Worker – You understand that success comes from working together.
• Good Communicator – You express yourself clearly in writing and in person.
• Accountable – You take responsibility for your actions, follow through on commitments, and accept feedback to improve.
• Professional – You show respect by being reliable, punctual, and prepared.

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.

Benefits

• $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503.
• Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees