Youth Facility Supervisor 2 - Living Unit Manager

State of Oregon

2d • Onsite

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Youth Facility Supervisor 2 - Living Unit Manager Albany, Oregon - OAK CREEK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility is recruiting for a Youth Facility Supervisor 2 (Living Unit Manager) to lead and manage the daily operations of a 24/7 close custody living unit, while also playing an integral part in our facility's leadership team. Your responsibilities will involve overseeing the care, supervision, control, and rehabilitation of adjudicated youth and those from the Department of Corrections within a secure correctional environment. Our aim is to foster a living unit culture and environment deeply rooted in a developmental approach, achieved through the implementation and maintenance of fundamental practices. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of both the living unit and the facility as a whole, giving you valuable experience in management and service excellence. As a valued member of our facility leadership team, you will collaborate closely with the superintendent on strategic planning initiatives for the facility and the agency. You'll have the opportunity to facilitate the Oregon Youth Authority Performance Management System (OPMS) within the facility, coordinate Performance-Based Standards (PbS), serve as the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Compliance Manager, or take on the role of the facility's physical intervention master instructor and intervention reviewer. Furthermore, during absences, you will have the chance to step into the role of Officer-of-the-Day (senior manager-in-charge) and assume the position of Acting Superintendent when needed. For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Requirements

• Four Years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR One year of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and ability to ensure program operations comply with applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, interagency agreements, and organizational policies.
• Experience supporting or managing day-to-day operations in a program or facility that serves youth or vulnerable populations.
• Ability to supervise staff, support teamwork, and communicate expectations clearly.
• Experience helping to set program goals and priorities and working with partners or other organizations to meet those goals.
• Commitment to respectful, culturally responsive practices when working with staff and the population served.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of a 24/7 close custody living unit
• Oversee the care, supervision, control, and rehabilitation of adjudicated youth and those from the Department of Corrections within a secure correctional environment
• Foster a living unit culture and environment deeply rooted in a developmental approach, achieved through the implementation and maintenance of fundamental practices
• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of both the living unit and the facility as a whole
• Collaborate closely with the superintendent on strategic planning initiatives for the facility and the agency
• Facilitate the Oregon Youth Authority Performance Management System (OPMS) within the facility
• Coordinate Performance-Based Standards (PbS)
• Serve as the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Compliance Manager
• Take on the role of the facility's physical intervention master instructor and intervention reviewer
• Step into the role of Officer-of-the-Day (senior manager-in-charge) and assume the position of Acting Superintendent when needed

Benefits

• OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.
• Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager