Youth Facility Manager 1

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Youth Facility Manager 1 - Program Director

Grants Pass, OR – ROGUE VALLEY YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Bring your proven leadership skills to Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility!

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Program Director to lead operations at the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility, a 24/7 close-custody facility serving youth committed to OYA and youth from the Oregon Department of Corrections. This position directs and manages day-to-day facility operations, including supervision of staff, operational logistics, and coordination of activities and events across facility departments. The Program Director oversees unit management, security, food services, staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee development while ensuring safe, secure, and structured operations that comply with agency policies, administrative rules, and safety standards.

• →Supervise daily tasks/duties of managers in unit management, security, and food operations.
• →Manage recruitment, retention, and training efforts for facility.
• →Manage and coordinate safety and security operations for facility.

If you are a leader with strong communication, sound judgment, and decision-making skills who can effectively manage competing priorities, resolve operational challenges, and build a culture of respect, accountability, professionalism, and positive outcomes for youth and staff, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and effective service delivery strategies that support risk reduction for a diverse youth population.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of youth information and protect sensitive personnel information.
• Proficiency in computer technology and the ability to effectively use the agency’s automated information system, including JJIS.

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Leadership experience in a juvenile and or correctional setting.
• Experience with recruitment, retention, training, and employee discipline process.
• Demonstrated operational experience in a 24/7 setting.
• Skilled in coaching, counseling, and development of employees.
• Experience with unit management, food service, and security operations.

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
• Cover Letter and Resume Required: The resume must be a separate document submitted in PDF format to ensure accessibility. The information you input under the 'Experience' section when applying does not constitute a resume. Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “desired attributes” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. 
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please contact HR Recruitment at OYAJOBS@oya.oregon.gov 
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, 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 anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• This position is part of the state's management team.
• 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.

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. 

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.