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!
Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats!
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 submitte