JTDC - Deputy Executive Director - PPS

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Executive Director formulates, organizes, and directs the Programs and Professional Services Division within the Office of the Superintendent at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. The division includes Training and Professional Development, Policy Development and Quality Assurance, Gender-Responsive Programs, and Volunteer Services. The position directly supervises approximately five department directors and support staff and is responsible for the division’s day-to-day operations. The role participates in facility-wide planning, budgeting, quality assurance, compliance, and staff development. It also serves on a rotating basis as Administrator on Duty, requiring 24-hour availability and the ability to respond to emergencies at the facility within 45 minutes. When assigned, the Deputy Executive Director assumes full responsibility for the JTDC in the Executive Director’s absence. The position is based at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, Illinois. The work involves interaction with the public, employees, and residents, as well as exposure to resident behavior issues, facility deficiencies, pests, and communicable health conditions. The role may require longer hours based on departmental needs and includes physical activity such as sitting for extended periods, reaching, bending, moving objects up to 20 pounds, and periods of walking or standing.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or another human-services-related field, and at least five years of supervisory or administrative experience in juvenile detention, corrections, and/or a secure residential facility; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or another related human services field, and at least seven years of such experience, including at least two years specifically in training administration.
United States citizenship.
At least 21 years of age at the time of application submission.
Understanding of adolescent development, peer deviance, and causes of juvenile delinquency and violence.
Knowledge of behavior management systems, cognitive behavior interventions, and discipline.
Comprehensive knowledge of nationally recognized minimum standards of practice related to training and professional development, policy, quality assurance, gender services, and volunteer services.
Knowledge of transfer of learning, adult learning theory, and Instructional Theory into Practice lesson-plan and curriculum development.
Ability to train in-house trainers in basic trainer platform skills.
Experience improving and reforming conditions of confinement and culture in a secure detention facility through training, programming, and quality assurance techniques.
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, direct, and evaluate staff.
Ability to draft, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures.
Ability to collect and interpret data.
Ability to write comprehensive, detailed, analytical reports establishing compliance with local, state, and federal standards and Federal Court Mandates.
Strong organizational skills and excellent written, verbal, and public-speaking communication skills.
Ability to objectively critique operations and exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to make professional and administrative decisions within the framework of JTDC policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the commitment required to administer a 24/7/365 facility.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skills in database creation and maintenance.
Obtain Illinois residency within 90 days of hire.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including but not limited to LEADS, CANTS, and professional references.
Receive a negative result from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Registry.
Pass required nationally recognized written examinations for direct care and supervisory positions.
Meet additional minimum eligibility requirements established by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Pass Prison Rape Elimination Act screening requirements.
If an offer is extended, provide immediate proof of AOIC Certification or complete the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts certification application.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, organize, and direct the day-to-day operations of Training and Professional Development, Gender-Responsive Programs, and Volunteer Services.
Provide or arrange mandated and elective training for approximately 600 JTDC employees.
Serve as Administrator on Duty on a rotating basis, providing 24-hour availability and assessing appropriate responses to facility situations.
Remain on call and respond to the facility during non-traditional hours for emergencies, with a maximum response time of 45 minutes.
Directly supervise approximately five department directors and support staff.
Facilitate regular meetings for the Programs and Professional Services Department.
Schedule and complete individual performance plans and reviews.
Maintain and enforce disciplinary measures; approve time off; assign work; and provide guidance and training.
Establish annual departmental goals and objectives.
Participate in annual budget development, long-term strategic planning, and the quality assurance program, including possible internal audits and corrective action plans.
Develop strategies to support compliance with nationally recognized standards of practice, federal, state, and local regulations, and inspections.
Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures.
Collect and analyze data to inform programmatic and operational decisions.
Determine staffing needs and may participate in interviews, background checks, and hiring decisions.
Ensure Department Directors complete their personnel-related responsibilities.
Collaborate with the Deputy Executive Director for Resident Daily Life to plan professional development for Center staff.
Assume full responsibility for the JTDC when assigned in the absence of the Executive Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.