Youth Facility Supervisor 2 - Living Unit Manager

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Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility is recruiting for a Youth Facility Supervisor 2 (Living Unit Manager) to lead the daily operations of a 24/7 close-custody living unit and contribute to a culture grounded in positive human development, safety, equity, and accountability. This role provides strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team responsible for the supervision, support, and case management of high-risk youth, ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices that promote reformation and well-being. The Living Unit Manager plays a key role on the facility's Management Team, supports statewide initiatives, and helps ensure compliance with policy, PREA standards, performance-based measures, and OYA's youth-centered mission. If you are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive environment where staff and youth can thrive, we encourage you to apply. People of color, women, and members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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To qualify for the position (minimum qualifications):

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

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

Special 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 on our final candidate(s).

Desired Attributes:

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience working directly with high-risk youth in secure or residential settings.
• Proven supervisory experience coaching, counseling, and developing staff across multiple shifts.
• Skill in creating, implementing, and sustaining programming, processes, and unit systems with consistent follow-through.
• Ability to work flexible shifts to support the operational needs of a 24/7 correctional facility.
• Confidence and sound judgment in making high-impact operational decisions in dynamic environments
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and expanding knowledge related to youth development, equity, and facility operations.

OYA is committed to finding the best candidate for this position. We strongly encourage all individuals to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the desired attributes listed. Applicants whose experience most closely aligns with these attributes will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

Interested? Here's How To Apply:

• Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position.

• Complete the supplemental questions - Responses help us better understand your background and how it aligns with the desired attributes.

• Respond to the post-application tasks - After you submit your application, please complete the Public Records Request Authorization and the Gender Identity Questionnaire. These items will appear in your Workday inbox.

• Veteran's Preference - If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for preference in the selection process. Please attach the appropriate documentation.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

Your cover letter should highlight your experience, knowledge, and abilities that best demonstrate how you meet the desired attributes for this position. Please use your cover letter to:

• Explain how you meet the Desired Attributes.

• Provide specific, relevant examples from your resume/application that show how your background has prepared you to successfully lead the daily operations of a close-custody living unit and support youth, staff, and facility operations.

Please limit to no more than 2 pages for your cover letter and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility. Applications with generic cover letters may be considered nonresponsive and could eliminate the application from further consideration.

Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once

Additional Information:

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.

• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

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!

For more information please visitwww.oregon.gov/oya.

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.

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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 record 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 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. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, contact our Recruitment Team OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov