Group Life Coordinator Pool - Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

Initial Posting Date: 12/12/2025 Final date to receive applications: / Agency:
Oregon Youth Authority Salary Range: $4,824.00 - $6,105.00 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY GROUP LIFE COORDINATOR 2 La Grande, Oregon - CAMP RIVERBEND YOUTH TRANSITIONAL FACILITY GLC1 Salary: $23.15 - $31.20 hourly GLC2 Salary: $27.83 - $37.67 hourly

OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Group Life Coordinators at the Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility! Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking to fill several openings 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. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about working with youth and who are dedicated to creating a safe and positive environment. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and challenging position.

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team every other Wednesday between 11:00 am - 11:30 am PST during our OYA Career Chat Sessions.

• 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.

• You must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level; AND 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.

• You must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level.

• You must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• This position also requires a Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• The PAT includes the following elements that applicants need to demonstrate the ability to:
• 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…