Assistant Director - Juvenile Services

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director - Institutional Services will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Juvenile Services, including overseeing the general administration and functioning of pre-adjudication institutional services. This encompasses the 128-bed Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center, and its Medical Clinic, Education, Programming, and Food Service Operations. The position will serve as the Facility Administrator and perform administrative work such as planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all operational and programmatic activities of the assigned departments. The role involves providing leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of formal policies and procedures, developing and administering annual operating budgets for assigned programs, managing contracts, grants, and/or state funding, and exercising general supervisory oversight of the preventive and routine maintenance of the physical plant. The incumbent will lead the management team in developing long-range program goals and objectives and develop and monitor annual quality improvement initiatives for continuous program improvement. The role requires exercising direction over personnel to ensure proper compliance with all Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Standards, governmental laws, policies, procedures, and judicial decisions affecting the Department. The Assistant Director will assist in the absence of the Director or Deputy Director and represent the Department at presentations, meetings, and on committees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Social Services or a related field.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an administrative capacity supervising programs and/or operations.
Certification as a Texas Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and Auto Liability Insurance.
Ability to be certified in CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Physical Restraint.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
Advanced analytical skills.
Knowledge of Texas Juvenile Justice Code, Texas Juvenile Justice Department Standards, and all applicable statutes.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of current and best practices related to the custody and care of juvenile offenders in a secure detention/residential setting
Ability to work effectively with other professional personnel in a variety of support activities, including policy development, research activities, and grant applications.
Ability to effectively communicate and engage with youth, families, crime victims, staff, educators, law enforcement, attorneys, treatment providers, regulators, TJJD personnel, and community stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an administrative capacity supervising programs and operations, with at least three of those in a residential or secure detention setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative work such as planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all operational and programmatic activities of the Juvenile Detention Center, and its Medical Clinic, Education, Programming, and Food Services Operations.
Administers the annual operating budget; approves and monitors budget expenditures; prepares budget revisions; provides interim status reports on all accounts.
Exercises direction over personnel to ensure proper compliance with all TJJD Standards, governmental laws, policies, procedures, and judicial decisions affecting the Department.
Provides leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of formal policies and procedures for the effective and efficient operation of assigned programs.
Exercises general supervisory oversight of the preventive and routine maintenance of the assigned facilities.
Oversees and/or coordinates the collection, compilation and analysis of program activity data; develops and presents comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports.
Manages and oversees the implementation and facilitation of training plans to ensure personnel receive all training mandated by Texas Juvenile Justice Department and other regulatory standards.
Serves as liaison between parents, Court, Law Enforcement, TJJD, School Districts, Community agencies, and other professional disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervises one or more employees in the Department.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employee(s).
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the County’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employee(s); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.