Facility Program Coordinator

A Career with Purpose

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is searching for a Facility Program Coordinator to direct programs and evaluate services at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, OK. The position will be responsible for resolving issues related to the daily operation of the facility. This is an opportunity to identify areas needing improvement and recommend changes that will affect at-risk youth.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the planning, development, direction and implementation of programs for the education, treatment, training, care, custody, social rehabilitation or development of youths or adults in a state school, children’s center, institution or facility, or for the quality assurance programs for an institution or agency providing health care and related services. Employees are assigned overall responsibility for a program or department, including developing policies and procedures and performing evaluation of services.

Key Responsibilities 

• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises activities concerned with the daily environment and health care services within an institution or agency.
• Coordinates activities with other programs and integrates assigned programs into the overall institutional program.
• Participates in planning and implementing new programs, services or projects; monitors and evaluates progress and results; recommends changes.
• Develops and conducts research programs; prepares statistical studies and reports on operations and administration of programs.
• Directs or participates in various committees related to the delivery of health care programs and support services.
• Interprets policies and procedures and directs their implementation through appropriate operating practices and procedures.
• Coordinates new and existing healthcare software to assure quality; recommends changes to software.
• Functions as the Administrator on Duty.

Compensation 

• Annual Salary: $67,500

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in public health administration, social work, nursing, guidance and counseling, or a closely related field, or working with children or adults in a treatment residential facility, or school setting for disabled individuals, including two years in a supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of the qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

Note: There is no substitution allowed for the required two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Office of Juvenile Affairs has determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Must be able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Must be willing to be subject to call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Special Requirements 

• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities.
• Some positions may require a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.

Why You’ll Love It Here!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!

Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.  

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.  
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.  

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.  

• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.  

• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.  

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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