Group Life Coordinator Pool - Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

Position: Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool – Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

Agency: Oregon Youth Authority (OYA)

Location: La Grande, Oregon – Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

Base Pay Range

• Initial Posting Date: 12/12/2025
• Final date to receive applications: —
• Agency:
  Oregon Youth Authority
• Salary Range (employee): $4,824.00 - $6,105.00
• Hourly Pay (GLC1): $23.15 - $31.20
• Hourly Pay (GLC2): $27.83 - $37.67
• Position Type:
  Employee
• Position Title:
  
  Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool – Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility

Responsibilities

• Coaching, confronting, and correcting youth behavior as necessary.
• Observing, evaluating, and recording youth behavior, attitude, and performance, including 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 (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 indirect supervision of medical staff) and maintaining contact with medical staff to ensure appropriate medical care.
• Providing secure transport of youth to appointments within the community as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent education (required for both GLC1 and GLC2).
• Six months full‑time experience observing, evaluating, developing, and monitoring human behavior and performance.
• Certificate or associate degree from an accredited school in behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related field.

Under-Fill GLC1 Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent education (required).

Special Qualifications

• Age 21 or older.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

• Handle objects weighing 6‑165 lbs and move them up to 54 feet.
• Kneel, bend, turn, stand, sit, reach, and crawl.
• Perform 15 step‑ups on a 12‑inch platform.
• Run or jog 100 yards.
• Hold push‑up position for 50 seconds.
• Hold a 6‑lb medicine ball at chest level with arms extended for 40 seconds.
• Complete the above circuit twice with a 1‑minute break between sessions.
• Acceptable vision (≥20/30 with or without correction) and peripheral vision of 160° from 20 feet.
• Binaural hearing (aided or unaided) in the 500‑2000 Hz range and 20‑60 dB.

Desired Attributes

• Team‑working and communication skills.
• Problem‑solving techniques.
• Mentoring or coaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Application Instructions

• Internal applicants:
  Update your employee Workday profile and submit your application, including a complete resume with dates of employment and duties/responsibilities for each position.
• External applicants:
  Submit a complete application and resume with dates of employment and duties/responsibilities for each position.
• Complete the questionnaire and respond to the public records request authorization (complete via Workday for employees).
• Veteran preference:
  Follow the provided link for guidance on uploading documents; do not attach DD214/DD215 or civil service letters.
• Prohibited:
  Use of artificial‑intelligence software during applicant skill assessments unless specifically authorized.

Benefits

• $2,500 life insurance policy paid by SEIU Local 503 (for active members).
• Up to $200,000 additional life insurance (member life $100,000, spouse $40,000, child $10,000 guaranteed within 90 days of union membership).
• Short‑term disability insurance (guaranteed if purchased within 90 days of union membership).
• Legal insurance enrollment (available for purchase within 90 days).
• Tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity

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