Facility Sex Offense Treatment Specialist - MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility (Relocation Assistance)

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Supporting our youth for present and future success is what we do at OYA and your skills in the role of our Facility Sex Offense Treatment (SOT) Specialist is extremely significant.

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking multiple permanent, full-time Facility Sex Offense Treatment Specialist to provide sex offense-specific assessment and treatment in youth correctional facilities for youth who have committed sex offenses and have been ordered by the courts to complete sex offense treatment. This position works specifically with youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.

A Day In The Life:

• Assess sex offense treatment needs of youth
• Develop individualized assessment driven sex offense treatment plans
• Facilitate group and individual sex offense treatment
• Maintain agency required written documentation of treatment for youth case files
• Conduct family therapy as indicates
• Conduct cross communication with staff, families, stakeholders
• Participate in clinical supervision by statewide SO Treatment Services Coordinator
• Work closely with Unit Leadership Team in the development and implementation of a safe and therapeutic milieu conducive to treatment for youth who have committed sexual offenses
• Provide in-service training to unit staff at assigned facility(s) who work with youth who have committed sexual offenses.

Additional Information:

• Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled but we may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

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NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

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 culturebit.ly/work4OYA. For more information please visitwww.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 nursing or occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept; OR

A Master's degree in psychology; social work; recreational, art, or music therapy; or behavioral health science AND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to be a Certified Clinical Sexual Offense Therapist through the Sex Offense Treatment Board within 3 years of time of appointment.

• Driver's License: Driving is an essential function of the position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).
• A Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of application.
  
  NOTE:To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional you must have:
  * Graduate degree in psychology; or
  * Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon; or
  * Graduate degree in social work; or
  * Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; or
  * Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; or
  * Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon:
  
  AND
  
  Education and experience which demonstrates the competencies to identify precipitating events; gather histories of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assess family, social and work relationships; conduct a mental status examination; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan, conduct comprehensive mental health assessment; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of practice.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: 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.

• Represents well and/or experience in detailed documentation of treatment
• Represents well in court
• Supportive of Positive Human Development
• Demonstrates cultural competencies as part of working environment

How to apply:

1. Complete the application or submit a fully completed resume.

2. Complete questionnaire.

3. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request authorization. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the public records request task will come to your Workday inbox.

4. If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the public records request question. Please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application. We will ask you for your documents later in the process.

Working Conditions:

• All OYA locations are tobacco-free environments.
• Counseling and casework management is performed in a group living milieu. This may involve the treatment of emotionally unstable clientele and the danger of physical assault is present.
• Daily face to face contact with adjudicated youth and youth from the Department of Corrections who may exhibit hostile, aggressive or assaultive behavior. This position is expected to enforce rules and to restrain youth during crisis situations.
• May be subject to a hostage situation.
• Employees are subject to recall during facility emergencies.
• May deal with angry and hostile family members and visitors.
• Weekend, holiday, or evening work may be required.
• Stand-by, or on-call duty may be required.
• Travel to other OYA locations or to trainings throughout the state may be required.
• There is potential exposure to communicable diseases. The consistent and effective use of appropriate infection-control materials and techniques is required.

Good To Know 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.

Relocation Assistance:

OYA is prepared to offer relocation assistance to the successful candidate. This will come as a reimbursement and follow State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Policy 40.055.20 which allows for reimbursement of expenses with receipts within the following categories (limits per category) not to exceed $1,500.00:

• Moving of personal household belongings (up to 20,000 lbs.)
• Packing, crating, and unpacking of personal household belongings ($1,500)
• Additional moving charges for full value insurance, appliance blocking charges, extra handling charges ($2,000)
• Private vehicle mileage from old to new residence (two vehicles)
• Miscellaneous Expenses ($5,000)

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 OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov