Job description

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Youth Facility Supervisor 2 – Assistant Camp Director

Florence, Oregon – Camp Florence

Please apply via Oregonjobs.org and search REQ-126929. OYA does not accept applications via indeed.

Join OYA at Camp Florence as an Assistant Camp Director (Youth Facility Supervisor 2) to manage the daily operations and logistics of a 24/7 youth transitional facility. This work study program in Florence houses up to 20 youth typically ages 17 to 24.

Key Duties of the Assistant Camp Director:

• Problem solve difficulties within the facility to ensure campus operations run smoothly.
• Develop and monitor unit schedules to ensure coverage for campus supervision.
• Serve as Acting Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent to perform the essential responsibilities of direction and management of the operations and delivery of services at the facility.

Additional Position Information:

• This position is part of the state’s management team
• This position supervises a workforce that is represented by a union
• Starting yearly salary for new state employees expected to begin between $60,948 - $70,500.

What We Are Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;

OR

• One year of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Required Skills/Licenses

• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required. Driving is an essential function of this position and we will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s)

Desired Attributes - In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to help determine who will move forward to interviews.

• Good communication skills
• Commitment to DEI
• Experience with Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities
• Experience with conflict resolution

Even if you do not have all of these desired attributes, we encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here.

How to apply:

• Complete the application fully.
• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
• COVER LETTER & RESUME REQUIRED: Please attach to your application a cover letter and resume that demonstrate your skills, qualifications, and experience that align to this position.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click herefor a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

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

Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture bit.ly/work4OYA. For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work under the following conditions with or without reasonable accommodations:

• All OYA locations are tobacco-free environments.
• Employees are subject to recall during facility emergencies. May deal with angry and hostile family members and visitors.
• Daily contact with youth and others who may exhibit hostile, assaultive behavior. This position is expected to enforce rules and may need to physically restrain youth.
• Maybe subject to a hostage situation.
• There is potential exposure to communicable diseases. The consistent and effective use of appropriate infection-control materials and techniques is required.
• Travel is required to attend meetings, participate on committees, and transport youth as needed.

Additional Information

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do 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.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal records check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act(PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All OYA employees are required to submit to a two-step TB test to establish a TB free "base line." If offered employment and you accept, OYA will offer you the TB testing, and if you refuse, OYA will require the necessary documentation from your personal health care provider as a condition of employment.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,079.00 - $7,861.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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