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Program Analyst 2 - SUD Coordinator

Oregon Youth Authority
retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Woodburn
Oct 23, 2025

Initial Posting Date:

10/22/2025

Application Deadline:

11/12/2025

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Program Analyst 2 - SUD Coordinator

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Program Analyst 2 - Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator

Woodburn - MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator to join the team at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn. This position plays a vital role in leading evidence-based and developmentally appropriate treatment services that address substance use needs among youth in OYA's care. The SUD Coordinator provides clinical supervision to CADC candidates, oversees assessment and curriculum implementation, and partners with living unit leadership teams to ensure comprehensive, equitable, and responsive care. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about working with adolescents in a residential setting, values teamwork and positive human development, and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of treatment and staff development.

Position Highlight

  • Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and the developmental approach.
  • Provides clinical supervision to CADC candidates
  • Leads SUD assessment and curriculum implementation
  • Leads the recruitment, training and supervision of Certified Recovery Mentors at MacLaren YCF
  • Works with Unit Leadership Teams to develop proactive plans for an effective array of SUD clinical treatment services while addressing youth risk factors and responsivity concerns.

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

What You Need To Qualify:

  • 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 two years experience coordinating or administering a Substance use disorder treatment program or program experience working with children/adolescents/young adults

OR

  • Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Special Requirements:

  • Current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II certification or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of hire required.

Desired Attributes:

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

  • Experience providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for adolescents in residential or correctional settings.

  • Experience providing clinical supervision and mentorship to Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) candidates.

  • Ability to coordinate and lead assessments, treatment programming, and staff training to ensure fidelity to evidence-based practices.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport and build collaborative relationships with youth, staff, and unit leadership teams.

  • Commitment to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion through a developmental and culturally responsive approach to youth treatment and staff support.

OYA is committed to finding the best candidate for this position. We strongly encourage all individuals to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the desired attributes listed. Applicants whose experience most closely aligns with these attributes will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

Interested? Here's How To Apply:

  • Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position.
  • Complete the supplemental questions - Responses help us better understand your background and how it aligns with the desired attributes.
  • Respond to the post-application tasks - After you submit your application, please complete the Public Records Request Authorization and the Gender Identity Questionnaire. These items will appear in your Workday inbox.
  • Veteran's Preference - If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for preference in the selection process. Please attach the appropriate documentation.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

Your cover letter should highlight your experience, knowledge, and abilities that best demonstrate how you meet the desired attributes for this position. Please use your cover letter to:

  • Explain how you meet the Desired Attributes.

  • Provide specific examples from your resume/application that shows how your background has prepared you to lead substance use disorder treatment services in a youth correctional setting, contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and advance OYA's mission of protecting the public and providing opportunities for youth reformation.

Please limit to no more than 2 pages for your cover letter and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility. Applications with generic cover letters may be considered nonresponsive and could eliminate the application from further consideration.

    Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once

    Additional Information:

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

    • Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.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 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.

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

    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 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.

    Discover moreabout working in Oregon state government byclicking 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 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, contact our Recruitment Team OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov

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