Assistant Director - Juvenile Services - Court - 1

Brazos County Career Site

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About The Position

Supervises and directs staff and manages daily operation of Probation, Parole, Detention, Health Services, Medical Services, Quality Assurance, Academy/JJAEP, Community Services, and Administrative Services divisions to ensure effective and efficient compliance with established policies and procedures, and standards of care. Oversees the planning of programs, policies, and objectives for the department.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, public administration, or related field, plus five years progressively responsible experience in criminal justice; or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, public administration, or related field, plus seven years progressively responsible experience in criminal justice.
• Must have at least one year of management experience in criminal justice.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• Ability to apply budget control.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer through TJJD.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Director with the overall leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Juvenile Services Department.
• Prepares statistical and other reports on activities as required.
• Responds to inquiries from other agencies, and the media.
• Work to enhance media coverage of positive programs and services.
• Prepares written communications, including letters of support for grants, as required.
• Seek alternative funding opportunities for the department including the identification and submission of various local, state, and federal grant opportunities.
• Supervises Field/Court/ISP/Parolee/Placement/Academy/JJAEP/Detention/Health Services/ Quality Assurance/Community Services operations through probation Deputy Directors and managers.
• Assist on the annual procurement of services, including contract management and renewals.
• Assumes duties of Executive Director when required.
• Sits on all staff interview panels and recommends to Executive Director selection of new employees, employee transfers/promotions, disciplining/discharging and salary increases.
• Develops and implements evidence-based recruitment strategies to ensure an effective and knowledgeable workforce.
• Provide in-house and community trainings/presentations to new hires and current staff on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JPO and JSO certification.
• Assists Director in preparation and administration of annual budgets and grants.
• Prepares appropriate documentation and assists Director in preparing for and/or making presentations at board meetings.
• On call 24 hours a day, subject to irregular work hours.
• Follow established policies, procedures and practices of the department.
• Abide by the Texas Juvenile Justice Departments Code of Ethics.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all case information, files and chronological notes as required by the Texas Family Code.
• Serve as liaison between the Juvenile Department and all other entities and agencies including the TJJD.
• Serves as Audit Manager for the Juvenile Department overseeing and managing all aspects of audit preparation and standards compliance.
• Serves to develop, edit, and revise Department policy and procedure as needed.
• Serves as liaison between the Juvenile Department and the Human Resources Department serving as Personnel Coordinator.
• Serve as liaison between the Juvenile Department and Risk Management.
• Serve as liaison between the Juvenile Department and the County Facilities and Information Technology Departments.
• Serve as liaison between the Juvenile Department and the community, working to enhance community involvement and wraparound services for youth and families.
• Provide oversight for institutional population management for pre-adjudication and private placements.
• Assist the Executive Director in research and planning programs related to the improvement of operations and procedures of the department.
• Participates in strategic planning for the department in anticipation of future needs.
• Monitor and track demographic changes with juvenile population to ensure programs and services effectively address and meet the unique needs of the juveniles.
• Monitor changes in law and or other legislative mandates ensuring compliance and adherence to such changes.
• Conduct research on best practices in juvenile justice ensuring programs and practices of the department meet or exceed national best practices.
• Conduct program evaluation on a regular basis ensuring effective programs and services.
• Oversee the implementation and management of alternatives to detention initiatives.
• Serve on local, state, and national juvenile justice related boards, associations, and committees.
• Coordinate and manage other projects and programs as assigned by the Executive Director.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees