Initial Posting Date:
04/26/2024Application Deadline:
05/13/2024Agency:
Oregon Youth AuthoritySalary Range:
$5,483 - $8,416Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Victim Services Program CoordinatorJob Description:
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITYProgram Analyst 3 - Victim Services CoordinatorSalem - EQUITABLE BUILDING (COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION)Join the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) as a Victim Services Coordinator, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing and coordinating crime victim and survivor services within our dedicated Victim Engagement Program (VEP) team. In this position, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the provision of trauma informed and person-centered services and trauma recovery opportunities to crime victims, survivors, and their families connected to youth in OYA custody.
Your responsibilities encompass a wide array of critical tasks, including advising on legal mandates, creating, implementing, and maintaining programs that support victim engagement and trauma recovery. Coordinating victim's rights notification and staying abreast of emerging trends in victim services. You'll spearhead initiatives such as victim/offender dialogue programing and manage a responsibility letter bank, all aimed at supporting the healing process of victims and survivors as well as the youth in OYA custody.
Beyond program development and oversight, you'll serve as OYA's representative on public policy matters related to crime victims' rights, engaging in advocacy efforts at the statewide level. Collaboration with juvenile justice partners and active participation in advocacy workgroups will be integral to your role.
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by crime. If you bring a passion for victim advocacy, advancing equity in resource access, have experience in restorative justice work, and a commitment to creating programing that is culturally responsive and person centered, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to foster healing, empowerment, and justice within our communities. Take the next step in your career with OYA and be a catalyst for positive change. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team!
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ABOUT OYA
At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page.To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal 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, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!
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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 , generous time-off, and a competitive .
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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 , 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 (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. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
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