Youth Facility Manager 1 - Program Director

Location: Grants Pass, OR Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility

About the Role: Bring your proven leadership skills to Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility! The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Youth Facility Manager 1 at the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a 24/7 close-custody facility that serves adjudicated youth from OYA as well as youth from the Oregon Department of Corrections.

As the Youth Facility Manager 1, you will be responsible for directing and managing all aspects of facility operations to ensure a safe, secure, and structured environment for both youth and staff. You will provide daily supervision and leadership to unit managers, security operations, and food service, ensuring they have the resources and guidance necessary to operate effectively. This position plays a critical role in staffing, which includes managing recruitment and retention strategies, hiring and onboarding new employees, and supporting their continued growth through training and development opportunities. In addition to overseeing personnel, you will be tasked with coordinating the logistical functions of the facility and ensuring that operations align with agency policies, administrative rules, and safety standards. You will serve as a key member of the facility's leadership team and will be expected to collaborate across departments, resolve operational challenges, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Success in this position requires strong leadership and decision-making skills, excellent communication, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and professionalism.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to make a lasting impact in the lives of young individuals and support the overall mission of the Oregon Youth Authority. If you are dedicated to public service and have a passion for working in a role that promotes safety, structure, and meaningful leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR
• Two years of related experience and a Bachelors degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a juvenile and/or correctional setting.
• Demonstrated experience with recruitment, retention, training, and employee discipline process.
• Demonstrated operational experience in a juvenile setting.
• Demonstrated experience with coaching and counseling of employees.
• Demonstrated experience with unit management, food service, and security operations.

How to Apply:

• Resume required: Upload a detailed resume, including dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position.
• 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. Please ensure your resume shows month/year and description of job duties for each position.
• Complete the questionnaire.
• Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If youre an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.
• Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable.

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Tentative in-person interviews:

• First Round Interviews: September 4, 2025
• Second Round Interviews: September 11, 2025

About OYA: 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.