Living Unit Manager

Initial Posting Date: 02/08/2024 Application Deadline: 02/22/2024 Agency: Oregon Youth Authority Salary Range: $5,409 - $8,372 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Living Unit Manager Job Description: OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Youth Facility Supervisor 2 - Living Unit Manager Albany - OAK CREEK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Join our dynamic team at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility (OCYCF) in our search for a dedicated Living Unit Manager.
As a crucial member of our facility management team, you will oversee security programs for both OCYCF and JWTP, ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
Responsibilities include supervising personnel, maintaining care and custody of youth, and implementing security measures to uphold facility safety.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
OCYCF serves an all-female population, requiring sensitivity to the unique needs and vulnerabilities of our youth.
We seek individuals with demonstrated experience in positive human development, restorative justice, and a commitment to diversity principles.
Effective communication skills, along with the ability to mentor and develop staff, are essential qualities we value in our candidates.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a supportive environment for youth, we encourage you to apply.
Take the next step in your career and join us in creating a safer, more equitable future for all.
Apply now to be part of our team at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility.
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Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions every Wednesday between 11:00am - 11:30am.
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Expected starting salary for new-to-state employees is $64,908 - $71,496 depending on experience Full salary range for the position is $64,908 -$107,460 We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
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.
If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! 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.
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What's in it for You? Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
11 paid holidays per year.
8 hours of vacation leave earned per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
8 hours of sick leave earned per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
Pension and retirement programs.
Positions receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
Upon PERS eligibility, employees will receive a 6.
95% increase to their base salary and will pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS.
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What We Are Looking For: 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.
Desired Attributes/Application Scoring Criteria: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.
Effective Communicator Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the vulnerabilities of identifying females in close custody Demonstrated knowledge and application of Positive Human Development and Restorative Justice Commitment to the principles and application of diversity, equity and inclusion Demonstrated understanding of facility safety and security fundamentals Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop effective staff and team How to apply: Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position.
Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
RESUME & COVER LETTER REQUIRED: Submit a cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and the desired attributes above.
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 an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.
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The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.
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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.
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.
OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Have Questions?: For questions about the job announcement, email oyajobs@oya.
oregon.
gov .