Group Life Coordinator Pool - Camp Florence

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as Group Life Coordinator 2 (GLC2) at Camp Florence Youth Transitional Facility.

Location
:
Florence, Oregon – Camp Florence

Salary Range
: $23.73 - $29.90 hourly non‑PERS – $28.53 - $36.10 hourly non‑PERS (GLC2). GLC1 range: $18.37 - $21.90 hourly non‑PERS.

Contract Type
:
Employee Position – Permanent, Full‑time.

Key Responsibilities
:

• Oversee daily activities and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and rules.
• Transport youth as required for programming, appointments or community‑related activities.
• Build strong rapport with youth, addressing and redirecting behavior.
• Model and reinforce pro‑social skills and support youth in working toward their individual goals.
• Coaching, confronting and correcting youth behavior as necessary.
• Observe and document youth behavior, participation in programs and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor youth for potential health and safety risks, including suicide prevention.
• Conduct security inspections of youth living units and perform searches.
• Administer medication to youth under the indirect supervision of medical staff and maintain contact with medical staff to ensure appropriate medical care.

Under‑fill Opportunities
:
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a GLC1 may be considered for an under‑filled position until they reach the minimum qualifications for a GLC
2. Under‑fill training will not exceed one year.

Working Conditions
:

• Ability to work in a 24‑hour operating facility, including night shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
• Work in a tobacco‑free environment.
• Adhering to the dress code of the specific work site.
• Frequent exposure to verbal abuse, threats and impulsive, rebellious or assaultive youth.
• Use of reasonable force may be required to maintain the safety of staff and youth.
• Physical standards for vision, hearing, dexterity, push/pull, running, and jogging are required.
• Transport youth as requested; if in a security position, operate state vehicles.

Qualifications
:

• GLC2:
  High school diploma, GED or higher level education; six months full‑time experience observing, evaluating, developing and monitoring human behavior; or a certificate/associate degree in behavioral science, education, criminal justice or related field.
• GLC1 (under‑fill):
  High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT) required. PAT includes: ability to handle, feel, and have finger dexterity using both hands; move, carry or hold objects weighing from 6 lbs up to 165 lbs, moving a maximum of 54 feet; kneel, bend, turn and stand, turn and sit, reach and crawl; perform 15 step‑ups on a 12‑inch stepping platform; run or jog 100 yards;
  
  hold body weight in the push‑up position for 50 seconds; hold a 6lb medicine ball at chest level for 40 seconds; complete the circuit outlined above two times with a 1‑minute break between sessions; acceptable vision of at least 20/30 (with or without correction); binaural hearing in ranges from 500 to 2000
  
  Hz and 20–60dB.
• Desired Attributes: experience working in a team setting; problem‑solving skills; mentorship or coaching skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits (union‑represented by SEIU/OPEU):

• $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503.
• Up to $200,000 additional life insurance can be purchased.
• Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child guaranteed within the first 90days of new union membership.
• Short‑term disability insurance guaranteed if purchased within the first 90days of new union membership.
• Legal insurance enrollment available to purchase within the first 90days of new…