Living Unit Manager

Initial Posting Date:

08/10/2026

Application Deadline:

08/24/2026

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$5,907 - $9,143

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Living Unit Manager - Youth Facility Supervisor 2

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Youth Facility Supervisor 2 – Living Unit Manager

Grants Pass, Oregon - ROGUE VALLEY YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking an experienced and decisive leader to manage the daily operations and logistics of a 24/7 close-custody living unit while supporting the Superintendent in the overall operation of a youth correctional facility. The Living Unit Manager position supervises and develops staff responsible for the safety, security, supervision, and treatment of adjudicated youth, including youth from OYA and the Department of Corrections. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with high-risk youth; coaching, counseling, and developing staff; creating and implementing effective programming and processes; and working flexible shifts to meet the needs of a 24/7 correctional environment. This role requires sound judgment and confidence making significant decisions that impact facility operations, along with the ability to ensure accountability, follow-through, and compliance with policy and standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and developing their knowledge base, supports strategic planning and budget development, oversees performance management, Performance-based Standards (PbS), and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance, and performs Officer-of-the-Day duties as the senior manager in charge.

Key responsibilities include:

• Living Unit Operations and Staff Supervision

• Facility Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Compliance

• Youth Case Management Oversight and Protection of Youth Rights

If you are an organized and collaborative leader with strong communication skills and a commitment to youth development, we encourage you to apply and help create positive outcomes for youth, staff, and the communities to which youth return.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four Years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;

​OR

• One year of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Special Qualifications:

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).

Required Skills:

• Must demonstrate cultural competence and interact with youth and staff with sensitivity, respect, and awareness of diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of youth records and protect sensitive personnel information.

• Required to develop and maintain proficiency in computer technology and the agency’s Juvenile Justice Information System (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.

• Experience working effectively with high-risk youth in a correctional, residential, or other structured setting.

• Supervisory experience, including coaching, counseling, mentoring, and developing staff.

• Experience developing and implementing programs, processes, and operational practices, with a strong focus on accountability and follow-through.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work varied shifts to meet the operational needs of a 24/7 correctional facility.

• Sound judgment and confidence in making significant decisions that may impact facility operations.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including expanding knowledge and skills relevant to the position.

How to Apply:

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete youronline applicationand submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions clickapply to work for the stateorcurrent state employee.

• Required Documents: cover letter AND 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 visitVeterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this postingin order to have the preference considered.

Additional Information:

• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please contact HR Recruitment at [email protected] 

• 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-PERSparticipating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review theClassification and Compensationpage 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:September 1, 2026 (VidCruiter)

• 2nd Round Interviews:September 9, 2026 (IN-PERSON)

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

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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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, email the OYA recruitment team at [email protected].