Initial Posting Date:

09/30/2025

Application Deadline:

10/21/2025

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$4,622 - $7,070

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Native American Services Coordinator

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Juvenile Probation/Social Services Officer/Juvenile Correction Counselor - Native American Services Coordinator

Woodburn - MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility (OIIR)

The 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 plays a vital role in coordinating and delivering 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.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Native American Services Coordinator, you will:

• 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.

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 .

• This recruitment announcement 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.

• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• 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.

**Would you like to learn more about this position and OYA? Join us on Wednesday, October 15 between 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for OYA Career Chats.

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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’s 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.

Interested? Here's 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.

• COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe your experiences, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERA section of the announcement and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Please ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.

• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit your application and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks can be found in your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.

Applications with generic cover letters may be considered nonresponsive and could eliminate the application from further consideration.

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.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here.

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.

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, contact our Recruitment Team OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov