Youth Corrections Unit Coordinator - Case Coordinator

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The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a collaborative and motivated Youth Corrections Youth Coordinator – Case Coordinator at the MacLaren 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.

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  Provide case management services for youth assigned to the living unit.

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  Assist the Living Unit Manager (LUM) in developing and implementing procedures that promote effective staff engagement and positive interactions with youth.

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  Communicate and collaborate effectively with youth service providers and prepare accurate, comprehensive technical documentation for use in court hearings and other legal proceedings.

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team between 11am-11:30am PST during our monthly OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!

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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 visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

• 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.

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).

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

• Strong technical and professional writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and detailed documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and competing deadlines concurrently.

• Experience coordinating and facilitating case reviews, case planning, and trauma-informed care.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively share pertinent information and foster communication among living unit staff.

• 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.

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.

For questions about the job announcement, email OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov.