Youth Corrections Unit Coordinator - Case Coordinator

Case Coordinator
- Youth Corrections Unit Coordinator

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a collaborative and motivated Youth Corrections Youth Coordinator – Case Coordinator at the Mac Laren Youth Correctional Facility to support the leadership and daily operations of a specialized mental health residential living unit while promoting a culture grounded in Positive Human Development (PHD). This position assists the Living Unit Manager (LUM) with unit leadership, staff development, operational coordination, and maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth and staff.

As a key member of the Unit Leadership Team, this role performs youth case management duties, including developing and maintaining Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) Case Plans and Agency Case Review (ACR) documentation, facilitating multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and supporting youth participation in programming. The Case Coordinator also helps develop unit programming, provides insight regarding youth and staff needs, and supports effective unit operations.

The Case Coordinator may provide direction in the absence of the LUM.

We are looking for candidates with strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. Experience with case planning, trauma-informed care, MDT facilitation, ACR documentation, and JJIS is highly valued. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team is important. OYA encourages applicants committed to equity, inclusion, teamwork, and positive outcomes for youth.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide case management services for youth assigned to the living unit.
• Assist the Living Unit Manager (LUM) in developing and implementing procedures that promote effective staff engagement and positive interactions with youth.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with youth service providers and prepare accurate, comprehensive technical documentation for use in court hearings and other legal proceedings.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

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Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field; OR
• Three years of experience observing, evaluating, and recording behavior and maintaining discipline of individuals in a program related to juvenile justice, treatment programs, or special education within an institution or residential living unit; OR
• An associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science or equivalent training program with an emphasis on juvenile systems, special education, and/or secondary education AND one year experience working in a juvenile justice, treatment, or secondary education program.

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Qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks…