When: Friday, Oct. 15, or Saturday, Oct. 16 (register for a time slot; the process at the event takes between 2-3 hours)

Where: Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR

Who: Anyone age 21 or older who is interested in working with teens and young adults, particularly those from marginalized populations. These are entry-level Group Life Coordinator (GLC) positions at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility for people interested in behavioral science, social work, counseling, criminal justice, or other areas working with youth people. We’re especially looking for people of color, women, and others from historically under-served communities.

What: Group Life Coordinator positions - $2,852 monthly with overtime available and great benefits!

Vaccine requirement: The State of Oregon is requiring all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 unless the employee receives a medical or religious exemption/accommodation. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation by October 18, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/50.000.03-COVID-19-Vaccination-Requirements.pdf.

How the Event Works:

1. Register for a time slot. This event is free, but you must register in advance via Eventbrite. Choose a specific time slot to help us get you through everything quicker and to help with COVID-19 safety precautions.

2. Apply for the job. After you have registered for the event, submit a job application at this link: http://bit.ly/GLCOYA. If possible, please turn in your application before the day of the event. If you’re unable to do the application in advance, or if you’d like assistance, we will have computers set up at the event.

3. Show up at your registered time. At the event, you will go through multiple stations. You should expect to take about 2 hours to complete everything.

• Welcome: Learn about OYA, MacLaren, and the Group Life Coordinator positions.
• Paperwork: Fill out pre-employment paperwork. You will need to know your Social Security Number and driver’s license number.
• Group Interviews: You will go through a small group job interview with representatives of MacLaren and Oregon Youth Authority.
• Physical Abilities Test: Read more about this below.

About the Jobs:

Oregon Youth Authority’s MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn needs more employees to work in our living units with the youth in our custody. And we need them fast!

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) recognizes that there are many who want to come and work with the youth in our care but may lack the experience necessary to become employed with us full-time. This event is an effort to proactively introduce state employment and its benefits with intention toward reaching those who may have experienced barriers, especially historically marginalized and underserved communities.

This event is for anyone who is interested in a temporary position at MacLaren as a Group Life Coordinator (GLC) — that’s our agency’s title for the people who work directly with youth to carry out day-to-day functions in the living units.

Full-time and part-time work is available. These positions are temporary and could last for only the summer, or could become longer-term employment those who do well and are interested in continuing.

GLCs at MacLaren work with youth ages 12-24 who have been committed to OYA custody by juvenile or adult courts. Most youth at MacLaren identify as male, but some identify as other genders.

Read the full description of the positions here: http://bit.ly/GLCOYA

What to Bring:

• Face covering – required for the entire event
• Photo ID
• Social Security Number and Driver’s License Number
• Résumé
• List of 3-5 professional references with full names, phone numbers, and email addresses
• Comfortable clothing to complete the Physical Abilities Test – athletic clothing and athletic shoes recommended, plus glasses and hearing aids if you need them.

Physical Abilities Test (see video below):

The Group Life Coordinator position requires that you can complete certain physical tasks. We will be conducting tests to see if you are able to:

• Handle, feel, and have finger dexterity using both hands.
• Move, carry or hold objects weighing from 6 lbs. up to 165 lbs., moving a maximum of 54 feet.
• Kneel, bend, turn and stand, turn and sit, reach and crawl.
• Perform 15 step-ups on a 12-inch stepping platform.
• Run or jog 100 yards.
• Hold body weight in the push-up position for 50 seconds.
• Hold a 6-pound medicine ball at chest level with arms extended for a period of 40 seconds.
• Complete the circuit outlined above two times with a 1-minute break between sessions.
• Have acceptable vision of at least 20/30 (with or without correction) in both eyes, with peripheral vision of 160 degrees from a distance of 20 feet.
• Have binaural hearing (aided or unaided) in ranges from 500 to 2000 Hz and from 20 to 60 db.

About Oregon Youth Authority and MacLaren:

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, with a priority of making our workplace diverse, equitable, and inclusive. 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.

MacLaren in Woodburn is OYA’s largest youth correctional facility, housing up to 271 youth in 13 living units in a locked and secure setting. The facility provides inclusive treatment, education, and support to youth, most of whom identify as male but with a few who identify as other genders.