Career & Technical Education Coordinator - Fire Program
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
PROGRAM ANALYST 1 – Career and Technical Education Coordinator
La Grande – Camp RiverBend Youth Transitional Facility
Come join a dynamic team as the new Career and Technical Education Coordinator
Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a team player as the new Career and Technical Education Coordinator to coordinate and administer the career and technical education program for VESOY (Vocation Education Services for Older Youth) youth (those youth who have received a high school diploma or are 21 years of age or older).
A Day In The Life:
- Assist youth through the registration process for on-line college classes and monitor computer use during their education.
- Assist with financial aid applications and other educational funding sources.
- Implement, monitor and assess career and technical education assessments and curriculum.
- Develop work experience opportunities for youth where applicable in the community) including employment, volunteer experience, internships, apprenticeships and job shadowing.
- Transports youth to and from these opportunities as well as supervising DOC (Department of Corrections) youth while participating in these off campus activities.
- Recruit volunteers to share their experiences/trades and educating youth on possible career tracks.
- Participate as a member of the MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team) for all VESOY youth regarding career and technical education case plan goals.
- Tracking hours and youth progress
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
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!
Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture bit.ly/work4OYA. For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.
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 health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.
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What We Are Looking For:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Work in a team environment by promoting and maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Values DEI efforts and working with diverse populations
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below as part of final scoring to advance those that qualify to the interview portion.
- Knowledge and/or experience training on wildland fire fighting.
- Experience training and instructing youth in a classroom or on the job training.
- Experience working with local school programs to create career and technical goals for youth.
- Experience building and developing appropriate relationships with peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members at all levels to achieve a common goal.
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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 503-373-7301. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.