Assistant Deputy Director for Community Programs (EY045)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

6d•$157,868 - $175,038•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth. The person in this position works with the Deputy Director of Community Programs to lead a range of core services and implement innovative and evidence-based practices for youth and families involved in the court service units. The position directs re-entry initiatives/programming to support positive community transitions for youth. The position will collaborate with regional program managers and court service unit directors to provide guidance and direction for implementation of the division supervision program; collaborate with internal divisions to provide oversight of new initiatives to achieve established objectives and evaluate fidelity to models and adherence to directives and procedures. Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, the selected candidate will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form at the time of employment and annually thereafter.

Requirements

Extensive experience executing the duties of a Regional Program Manager or Court Service Unit Director
Comprehensive knowledge of the juvenile justice system, case management and juvenile justice program development
Considerable knowledge of court service unit operations, community programming, and the administration and management principles related to complex juvenile justice program implementation
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the operations of court service units
Knowledge of human resources policy and procedures; recruitment and management of staff performance
Ability to develop and plan policies, standards, regulations, goals and strategies
Ability to interpret data, policies and procedures and make recommendations related to management and operational issues and resource deployment
Ability to develop appropriate programs; perform project management, comprehensive planning and project implementation
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and develop modifications as appropriate
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of management, governmental bodies, and the public
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Extensive and progressively responsible supervisory, administrative, and managerial experience in the juvenile justice system
Considerable experience in implementing community programs for juveniles

Responsibilities

Lead a range of core services and implement innovative and evidence-based practices for youth and families involved in the court service units.
Direct re-entry initiatives/programming to support positive community transitions for youth.
Collaborate with regional program managers and court service unit directors to provide guidance and direction for implementation of the division supervision program.
Collaborate with internal divisions to provide oversight of new initiatives to achieve established objectives and evaluate fidelity to models and adherence to directives and procedures.
Manage budget and human resource functions.
Direct the work of subordinate staff.
Represent the Deputy Director of Community Programs and the agency on planning and management issues.