Youth Facility Manager 1

State of Oregon•Grants Pass, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Youth Authority is seeking a Program Director to lead operations at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility in Grants Pass, Oregon. This 24/7 close-custody facility serves youth committed to OYA and youth from the Oregon Department of Corrections. The position directs and manages day-to-day facility operations, including staff supervision, operational logistics, and coordination of activities and events across facility departments. The Program Director oversees unit management, security, food services, staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee development, while ensuring safe, secure, and structured operations in compliance with agency policies, administrative rules, and safety standards. The role calls for strong communication, sound judgment, and decision-making, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, resolve operational challenges, and foster respect, accountability, professionalism, and positive outcomes for youth and staff.

Requirements

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; or two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices and effective service delivery strategies that support risk reduction for a diverse youth population.
Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of youth information and protect sensitive personnel information.
Proficiency in computer technology and ability to effectively use the agency's automated information system, including JJIS.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a juvenile and/or correctional setting.
Experience with recruitment, retention, training, and employee discipline processes.
Demonstrated operational experience in a 24/7 setting.
Skill in coaching, counseling, and employee development.
Experience with unit management, food service, and security operations.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage day-to-day facility operations, operational logistics, and coordination of activities and events across facility departments.
Supervise the daily tasks and duties of managers in unit management, security, and food operations.
Manage facility recruitment, retention, and training efforts.
Manage and coordinate facility safety and security operations.
Oversee unit management, security, food services, staffing, and employee development.
Ensure operations comply with agency policies, administrative rules, and safety standards.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for the employee and family.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Deferred compensation savings plans.
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
11 holidays and 3 personal business days.
Monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Wellness resources supporting work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Access to Oregon's Get There carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.