Initial Posting Date:
05/20/2026
Application Deadline:
06/10/2026
Agency:
Oregon Youth Authority
Salary Range:
$5,428 - $7,549
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Case Coordinator
The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a collaborative and motivated Youth Corrections Youth Coordinator – Case Coordinator at the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility to support the leadership and daily operations of a residential living unit while promoting a culture grounded in Positive Human Development. This position assists the Living Unit Manager (LUM) with overall 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 is responsible for youth case management duties, including creating and maintaining Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) Case Plans and Agency Case Review (ACR) documentation, coordinating and facilitating multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and supporting youth participation in treatment programming developed in collaboration with the living unit Behavioral Health Specialist and MDT team. This position also works with Unit Leadership Team members to develop unit programming, provide insight regarding youth and staff needs, and support staff engagement and effective unit operations. The Case Coordinator may provide direction in the absence of the LUM.
We are looking for candidates with strong communication and leadership skills who can build positive working relationships and support both youth and staff development. Experience with MDT facilitation, case planning, ACR documentation, and JJIS is highly valued. OYA encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences who are committed to equity, inclusion, teamwork, and positive outcomes for youth.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Assist the Living Unit Manager (LUM) in developing and implementing procedures that promote effective staff engagement and positive interactions with youth.
Facilitate community groups, one-on-one meetings, primary time activities, and other structured youth programming.
Provide case management services for youth assigned to the living unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
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.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and competing deadlines concurrently.
Proven leadership skills with experience supporting staff development, coaching, and team collaboration.
How to Apply:
RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA of the position and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.
Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived, volunteer, and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes. Include in your resume dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each 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 an 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 here for 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.
Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.
Additional Information:
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. 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.
Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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Tentative IN-PERSON interviews:
First Round Interviews: June 19, 2026
Second Round Interviews: June 26, 2026
Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team every other Wednesday, between 11am-11:30am PST during our 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
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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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as:
$2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.
Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
Tuition reimbursement.
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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 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.
Have Questions?:
For questions about the job announcement, email OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov
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