Oregon Youth Authority is hiring: Native American Services Coordinator in Woodbu

Overview

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY (OYA) is seeking a Native American Services Coordinator to join our Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR). This limited duration, one-year position coordinates and delivers culturally responsive services to youth, particularly Native American youth and others from diverse or marginalized backgrounds, both in close custody facilities and in the community.

At OYA, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence are essential to helping youth reach their fullest potential. We are committed to creating environments where differences are valued, respected, and celebrated. If you want to join a team that fosters positive human development and equitable outcomes for youth and families, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive services to OYA youth and families, including cultural education, awareness activities, and support groups.
• Advocate for youth and families by participating in case reviews, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), and ensuring that youth have equitable access to services and resources.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate multicultural and culturally specific events, celebrations, and group activities for OYA youth statewide.
• Collaborate with community partners, tribal nations, and organizations to connect youth with mentoring, educational opportunities, cultural programs, and other supportive services.
• Deliver staff training and consultation to help OYA employees recognize, refer, and respond to the unique needs of underrepresented youth, while integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into everyday practice.
• Document youth engagement and service outcomes through attendance records, cultural service questionnaires, and incident reports, while ensuring custody and security remain top priorities.

Qualifications

To Qualify For This Position:

• Four (4) years of experience providing professional support or counseling services to clientele in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional setting.

A bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or a related field with major courses in behavioral science may substitute three (3) years of professional support/counseling services.

Note: Professional support/counseling services experience must include providing interventions to clients on a one-to-one or group basis with responsibility for contributing to treatment or case plans, facilitating and documenting groups and other support interventions in case notes, attendance tracking, or case plan documents.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know. It is how we will choose whom to move forward. Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Understanding and knowledge of the history, traditions, and cultures of diverse groups through lived experience in order to support youth.
• Ability to effectively provide cultural services (individually or in groups) to Native American youth and families or those from other diverse groups.
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources for diverse youth and families throughout Oregon.
• Ability to facilitate and support multicultural celebrations for OYA youth and families.
• Ability to deliver cultural and diversity training.

Additional Information

• Limited Duration: This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before one (1) year from appointment. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service; these positions have the potential to become permanent.
• Recruitment Notes: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.
• Pay and Benefits: Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. Salary range listed is non-PERS participating rate. If you are already participating in PERS or become eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Career Considerations: This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• Application Reference: Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available after the job closes.

Contact and Events: For questions about the job announcement, contact our Recruitment Team at OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov. There is an online information session available: “OYA Career Chats” on Wednesday, October 15 between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Registration is available via the job posting.

Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer visa sponsorship. If hired, you will complete the I-9 form and OYA uses E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-employment Checks: OYA will conduct criminal records/background checks, driving record checks, and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check, among others as required. All information is confidential. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All positions require mandatory reporting of child abuse. Pre-employment steps may include fingerprinting and drug screening as required.

Equal Opportunity: OYA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Have Questions? Please contact OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov for inquiries.