Youth Facility Supervisor 2 (Multiple Positions)
About The Position
The Youth Facility Supervisor 2 serves as a Living Unit Manager at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, Oregon. The position leads and manages the daily operations of a 24/7 closed-custody living unit serving up to 16 youth, overseeing their care, supervision, control, and rehabilitation in a secure correctional environment. The manager helps establish a safe, structured, and therapeutic unit culture rooted in a developmental approach and fundamental practices, while supporting efficient and effective facility operations as part of the facility leadership team. The role provides leadership to direct-care staff through coaching, training, mentorship, and performance management. It fosters a treatment-focused environment that promotes safety, accountability, positive behavior, and progress toward individualized treatment goals. Driving is an essential function, and the selected candidate must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. The position is part of the state's management team. OYA will use this recruitment to fill multiple current and future vacancies.
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.
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Submit a cover letter and a separate resume document in PDF format.
Nice To Haves
- Sound judgment, including considering multiple perspectives, evaluating relevant information, and making thoughtful, timely decisions.
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and demanding environment.
- Optimistic, solution-focused approach to challenges.
- Ability to facilitate difficult and sensitive conversations with staff professionally, respectfully, and with accountability.
- Developmental approach to coaching and supporting staff, recognizing individual strengths and growth opportunities.
- Self-awareness and understanding of how personal communication, behavior, and leadership style affect others.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of a 24/7 closed-custody living unit serving up to 16 youth.
- Oversee the care, supervision, control, and rehabilitation of adjudicated youth and youth from the Department of Corrections in a secure correctional environment.
- Establish and maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic living unit environment rooted in a developmental approach.
- Guide the day-to-day functioning of the living unit and support efficient and effective facility operations.
- Provide leadership and support to direct-care staff through coaching, training, mentorship, and performance management.
- Foster a treatment-focused milieu that promotes safety, accountability, positive behavior, and progress toward individualized treatment goals.
- Serve as a mandatory reporter of child abuse.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for employees and family.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Deferred compensation savings plans.
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
- 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave, and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or 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 Get There, Oregon's carpool matching tool and trip planner.
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
