Program Analyst 2 - SUD Coordinator at State of Oregon

Initial Posting Date

06/30/2026

Application Deadline

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Agency

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range

$5,458.00 - $8,352.00

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Program Analyst 2 - SUD Coordinator

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Program Analyst 2 - SUD Coordinator

Woodburn, Oregon - 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 central role in coordinating the delivery of substance use disorder services across the MacLaren campus, ensuring youth have access to consistent, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate treatment. The SUD Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and approving SUD assessments, providing training and clinical supervision to Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADCs) and Certified Recovery Mentors (CRMs), and supporting high-quality treatment practices. Working closely with living unit leadership and multidisciplinary teams, this position helps ensure services are comprehensive, equitable, and responsive to the unique needs of youth in OYA's care. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about working with adolescents in a residential setting, values collaboration and positive youth development, and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in both treatment delivery and staff development.

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.

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 two years experience coordinating or administering a program 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 Qualifications

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

Required Skills

• Substance use disorder treatment or program experience working with children/adolescents/young adults required.

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 of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Cognizant of documentation and confidentiality of substance use treatment.
• Strong communicator, with both written and verbal skills in advocating for treatment services.
• Experience with overseeing a substance use treatment program and staff, including clinical supervision.
• Solid organizational skills, being able to coordinate multiple deadlines, projects, and trainings at once.
• Knowledge and experience with incorporating the specific needs of diverse populations into substance abuse treatment plans and service delivery strategies.
• Work history that demonstrates experience providing substance use treatment services in a secure setting.

How To Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
• Required Documents: cover letter and resume. Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “desired attributes” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Additional Information

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; however, we may close the announcement at any time once we have received an adequate number of qualified applications. We will conduct an initial review of all applications received by 11:59 PM PST on July 21, 2026. Because we cannot guarantee that applications submitted after the above date, we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
• 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 anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• This position is part of the state's management team.
• 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.

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.

Helpful Links & Resources

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Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | Classification and Compensation | Pay Equity

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. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.