Youth Facility Manager 1

Initial Posting Date:

10/12/2026

Application Deadline:

10/26/2026

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$6,834 - $10,569

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Youth Facility Manager 1

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• •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.

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team from 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 .

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

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

Required Skills:

• •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.

Desired Attributes:

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.

• •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.

How to Apply:

• •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.

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:

• •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.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:

• •1st Round Interviews (Teams): November 9, 2026
• •2nd Round Interviews (in-person): November 17, 2026

Please note that this timeline is tentative and subject to change as needed.

Our amazing benefits include:

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and c