Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator
Oregon Youth Authority | |
retirement plan, remote work | |
United States, Oregon, Salem | |
530 Center Street Northeast (Show on map) | |
Nov 22, 2024 | |
Initial Posting Date: 11/21/2024Application Deadline: 12/13/2024Agency: Oregon Youth AuthoritySalary Range: $5,483 - $8,416Position Type: EmployeePosition Title: Statewide Black/African American Services CoordinatorJob Description: OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Program Analyst 3 - Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator Salem, OR - OYA Development Services Division - OIIR (Equitable Center)The Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) is seeking to fill the position of Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator. This role provides leadership and content expertise on the programming and cultural support needs of Black/African American youth and families served by the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). The Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator will establish and maintain collaborative relationships with government representatives from African nations to coordinate appropriate services for youth committed to OYA who are citizens of other countries. In this position, you will develop and implement a comprehensive statewide plan to provide services to Black/African American youth in OYA close custody facilities and build resources to support Black/African American youth placed in the community. You will serve as the co-chair of OYA's Statewide African American Advisory Committee and actively participate in the Family Advocacy Advisory Committee. The Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator will ensure the delivery and coordination of culturally responsive services for youth and families by providing direct services in both close custody facilities and the community. You will train and develop agency staff to effectively recognize, refer, and respond to the concerns and needs of underrepresented youth, ensuring they are connected with appropriate resources. Additionally, this role involves ensuring agency compliance with Memorandums of Understanding and government-to-government agreements with other nations, which may include notifying foreign governments about their youth or citizens who enter OYA care and custody. We invite qualified individuals who are passionate about supporting Black/African American youth and families to apply for this vital role. Join us in shaping impactful programs and services that promote cultural inclusion and responsive care within the OYA system. Additional Information:
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! For more information please visitwww.oregon.gov/oya. **Would you like to learn more about this position and OYA? Join us on Wednesday, December 4 between 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for OYA Career Chats. Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats! What's in it for You? Discover moreabout working in Oregon state government byclicking here. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). For more information on SEIU, please click here. What You Need To Qualify:
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More 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. OYAuses 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 OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov |