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Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a permanent, part-time Dentist to perform all medically necessary dental services and procedures for all youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility (MYCF) and youth residing at the Oak Creek facility and the Jackie Winters Transition Program (JWTP). Travel to other OYA facilities, to provide services, may also be required.You will ensure that an electronic dental record is established on all these youth.  As the dentist, you will oversee the priority list of dental treatment needs for the youth provide dental services  in a culturally informed  manner and using a trauma-informed approach.

In addition to providing dental services and procedures at MYCF, Oak Creek and JWTP, you will  need to provide dental services for youth from other close-custody facilities.

Additional Details:

• Part-Time: This is an unrepresented part-time position schedule to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. The successful candidate may be asked to work more hours per week depending on business need. The salary listed is the full time salary at 40 hours per week. Hourly wage is $70.14-$108.50 / hourly. Benefits will be prorated according to the number of hours worked.
• Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening in scheduled for March 15, 2023 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 the first screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

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 culture bit.ly/work4OYA. 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.

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YOUR ROLE AS OYA DENTIST:

• Performs all dental care services and procedures using a trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate approach and be sensitive, and aware of the fact that youth from marginalized populations and under serviced communities that may have poor oral health and need more dental services to restore oral health.
• Provide initial oral exams on all youth when they arrive at intake at MYCF and Oak Creek.
• Performs all phases of general, oral and dental medicine, including operative endodontics, exodontics and periodontics services, as well as limited oral surgery.
• Performs oral examinations, diagnose, and develop a plan of treatment to correct oral health problems for each youth. ?
• Maintains a dental record on all youth committed to MYCF, and Oak Creek including the JWTP program and youth from other OYA facilities who go to MacLaren for dental services, or seen on-site at a facility
• Triage, assess and treat youth with acute dental needs communicated via medi-grams.
• Assists others in the dental office with various processes and procedures.
• Provides oversight and clinical supervision of the dental assistant.
• Coordinates with community dental providers to ensure treatment/operative procedures are completed for youth.
• Promotes a preventive dental program which includes preventive care and plaque control methods.

 
Working Conditions:
This position is located in a close custody facility which requires, as a primary responsibility, strict adherence by each employee to security measures at all times to assure custody, control and supervision of youth. Security and control take priority over all responsibilities. The employee in this position must be constantly vigilant and aware of potential breaches to safety or security and is required to initiate immediate and appropriate response to such breaches.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A current Dentist's license issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry at the time of appointment.

Special Qualifications:

• Driver’s License: Driving/travel is an essential function of the position. You must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Oregon Youth Authority Institutional Registered Nurse are required to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below as part of final scoring to advance those that qualify to the interview portion.

• Comprehensive oral evaluations 
• Treatment planning 
• Radiology 
• Preventative dentistry 
• Periodontal exam and treatment  
• Restorative dentistry 
• Extractions, simple and surgical 
• Fixed and removable prosthodontics 
• Good patient care skills; team approach and collaboration
• Experience working with diverse youth
• Experience working with youth with mental health diagnoses

• Works well within a team and is able to provide dental services in a culturally appropriate and trauma informed manner.