Group Life Coordinator Pool - Camp Tillamook

Position Details

• Position Title: Group Life Coordinator 2 Pool - Camp Tillamook
• Agency: Oregon Youth Authority
• Salary Range: $4,945 – $6,258
• Position Type: Employee
• Posting Date: 03/17/2026
• Final date to receive applications: Not specified

Oregon Youth Authority seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Group Life Coordinator 2 (GLC2) at Camp Tillamook Youth Transitional Facility. This role requires supervising youth in a 24/7 correctional environment, ensuring safety, implementing policies, and supporting youth in achieving goals.

• Provide continuous interactive supervision of youth.
• Oversee daily activities, transport youth for programming, appointments, and community activities.
• Build rapport, address and redirect behavior, model pro‑social skills, and support individual goals.
• Coach, confront, and correct youth behavior as needed.
• Observe, document youth behavior and participation in programs.
• Monitor for health and safety risks, including suicide prevention.
• Conduct security inspections and searches of housing units.
• Administer medications under indirect supervision of medical staff.

• High school diploma, GED, or higher education; plus at least 6 months full‑time experience in behavioral observation; or Associate degree in behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related field.
• For GLC1 (under‑fill): same high school diploma or GED requirement.
• 21 years old or older, valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT) demonstrated.

• Experience in team settings and communication.
• Problem‑solving, mentoring or coaching experiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Union representation by SEIU/OPEU.
• $2,500 life insurance policy for union members.
• Up to $200,000 additional life insurance available.
• Short‑Term Disability insurance, legal insurance options, tuition reimbursement.

• Shift work 24/7, night shifts, weekends, holidays.
• Dress code adherence, contact with verbal abuse and potential assault.
• Use of reasonable force may be required.
• Physical standards: vision, hearing, dexterity, push/pull, running, jogging.
• Transport duties and vehicle operation as needed.

OYA conducts a criminal record check, driving record background check, and vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Additional background verification, drug screening, and education verification may be required.

Apply via the OYA Jobs portal. Complete the online application, upload a resume with work history, and complete the required questionnaire. After submitting, respond to the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Veterans may receive preference; see OYA policies for guidance.

OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment are individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. OYA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation. OYA also requires all employees to serve as mandatory reporters of child abuse. OYA does not offer visa sponsorship.