Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager for a group home or day treatment facility. This highly responsible position has overall managerial responsibility for program services and daily facility operations, including staff supervision, policy enforcement, compliance, and oversight of services for juveniles. The role requires maturity, reliability, self-discipline, leadership, and respectful treatment of staff, youth, and others. The position is on-call 24/7 to respond to facility emergencies and may involve restraining juveniles who are out of control. The employee must complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of weekday academy training in Louisville, Kentucky. Overnight lodging and travel for academy training are required and provided by the department. The employee must also complete Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification and may be subject to direct or indirect exposure to OC spray. A physical examination and medical clearance are required before Handle With Care training and certification. The examination is billed through the employee’s health insurance; applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of experience in public or business administration.
- Alternatively, qualifying experience supervising and caring for young adults ages 12–21 in a community, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment setting may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; two years of this experience must be as a supervisor.
- Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.
- Successfully complete required OC spray training and certification.
- Complete a required physical examination and receive medical clearance before Handle With Care training and certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage program services in the daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice group home or day treatment facility.
- Supervise assigned staff and recommend personnel actions, including disciplinary actions.
- Interpret and enforce policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with American Correctional Association standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor juveniles’ progress and consult with attorneys, parents, department personnel, and other interested parties about services provided to juveniles.
- Prepare and submit budget recommendations and staffing patterns.
- Remain on call 24/7 to respond to facility emergencies.
- Complete required training and certifications, including Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, OC spray, and Handle With Care training.
Benefits
- Academy training travel and overnight lodging are provided by the department.
- Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination are reimbursed by the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
