Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator

Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator Oregon Youth Authority

• 3.3 Salem, OR Job Details Full-time $5,988
• $9,191 a month 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan

Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Initial Posting Date:

05/18/2026

Application Deadline:

06/08/2026

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority Salary Range:

$5,988

• $9,191

Position Type:

Employee Position Title:

Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator

• Program Analyst 3 Salem, OR
• OYA Development Services Division
• OIIR (Equitable Center) The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a passionate and collaborative Statewide Black/African American Services Coordinator to join the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR).

This position provides statewide leadership, coordination, and culturally responsive support for Black/African American youth and families served by OYA in both close custody and community settings. The coordinator develops and implements statewide programming, resources, and culturally grounded reentry supports that promote healing, identity affirmation, leadership development, and equitable access to opportunities for youth. This role builds strong partnerships with youth, families, community organizations, advisory committees, and foreign government representatives to coordinate services and support youth in OYA care, including youth who are citizens of other nations. The position also co-chairs OYA's Statewide Black/African American Advisory Committee and supports agency-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We are looking for someone with demonstrated success delivering and evaluating culturally responsive services, facilitating conversations around race and equity, and addressing systemic barriers impacting historically underserved communities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled in project management and collaboration, and committed to advancing racial equity and anti-racism through policy, practice, training, and relationship-building. This position works in close custody facilities and community settings and requires strict adherence to safety, security, and supervision protocols while maintaining a strong commitment to equitable and just outcomes for youth and staff. Key responsibilities for this role include: Deep knowledge of culturally grounded youth development frameworks, including trauma‑informed care, restorative practices, and strengths‑based approaches specific to African American/Black communities. Ability to analyze cultural needs and trends among African American youth in custody and adapt programming to meet evolving community and generational contexts. Ability to facilitate culturally responsive individual, group, and family support services, including healing‑centered engagement, cultural mentorship, and community‑based interventions. Skilled in designing and delivering curriculum that integrates cultural identity, leadership development, and pro‑social skill building. Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating multicultural and African American cultural celebrations, rites of passage, and heritage events within secure facilities. Recognized content expert on the cultural, developmental, and systemic needs of African American/Black youth, capable of advising agency leadership, facility staff, and cross‑disciplinary teams. Ability to advocate for culturally responsive policy and practice, ensuring that programming aligns with equity goals and best practices in juvenile justice reform.

Minimum Qualifications:

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; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program OR; Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Special Qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

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 these qualities to be eligible for this position. Demonstrated success in delivering, coordinating, and evaluating culturally responsive services in both close‑custody and community settings, ensuring continuity of care and culturally grounded reentry support. Commitment to empowering African American/Black youth and families, promoting healing, identity affirmation, and equitable access to opportunities. Strong awareness of racial equity, anti‑Black racism, and social justice principles, with the ability to influence organizational culture and promote equitable outcomes for youth. Ability to challenge systemic barriers and collaborate with leadership to implement equity‑centered improvements in policy, practice, and staff training. Skilled at facilitating difficult conversations around race, identity, and equity in a way that builds trust and shared understanding. Self‑directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Experience in project management, program evaluation, and implementing best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to build rapport with youth who have experienced systemic inequities, supporting them in developing cultural identity, leadership skills, and positive future pathways. How to

Apply:

RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED

In your cover letter, please describe your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA

of the position and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility. Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived, volunteer, and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes. Include in your resume dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position. After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons , please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Caution:

If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Additional Information:

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies. 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.

Representation:

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

Tentative interview dates:

First Round Interviews:

June 17, 2026

Second Round Interviews:

June 24, 2026 Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team every other Wednesday, between 11am-11:30am PST during our 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. 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. Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here . This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as: $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member. Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership. Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership. Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership. Tuition reimbursement. For more information on SEIU, please click here.

Additional 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 OYA employees are required to submit to a two-step TB test to establish a TB free "base line." If offered employment and you accept, OYA will offer you the TB testing, and if you refuse, OYA will require the necessary documentation from your personal health care provider as a condition of employment. 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. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States. Have Questions?: For questions about the job announcement, email .