Detention / Transportation Administrator

Ellis, County of•Juvenile Services, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates under the general direction of the Deputy Director and the Facility Administrator / Director of Juvenile Services, to ensure all aspects of both detention operations and transportation of juveniles maintain compliance with both state and local codes. This role is accountable for the day-to-day coordination and management of the operational aspects of the Juvenile Detention Center. Management entails participating in the selection, hiring, and training staff; collaborating with service providers; communicating with parents; and overseeing facility inspections, statistical collection, and program development. The position is familiar with and supports programming required by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and for the delivery of pre-adjudicated detention services.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Meet criminal history employment guidelines as provided by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Two (2) years of experience in secure detention, residential or correctional facilities or a related field.
Be eligible for and maintain Juvenile Supervision Officer (JSO) certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
Ability to supervise the day-to-day operations of staff members working in various programs within detention.
Maintain a high level of communication professionalism.
Possess a thorough knowledge of local government standards and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirements, to include, but not limited to: the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Texas Family Code (TFC) and Texas Education Code (TEC).
Ability to use verbal de-escalation skills and non-violent physical restraint techniques to ensure the safety and security of juveniles and staff.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience with compliance and state audit procedures.
Two (2) year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise the general operation, welfare, and security of the juveniles within the Juvenile Detention Center.
Perform managerial work such as planning, organizing, controlling, and directing daily operational and programmatic activities as directed by the Deputy Director and or the Facility Administrator.
Ensure that the Policy and Procedure (P&P) Manual is up-to-date and available to all staff; as well as ensure that an updated copy is provided to all staff upon any updates or changes from the P&P Manual.
Work closely with the Compliance / Training Manager in maintaining accurate and confidential personnel records for each detention staff.
Monitor, coordinate, and develop pre-adjudication program services, such as: daily programming, classroom management, crisis intervention, behavior management, security control, juvenile court supervision, detention intakes, and transportation.
Ensure effective control of the operation by directing timely in-service training and monitoring personnel compliance with Department policy, procedures, and regulatory standards, as well as state standards.
Participate in the overall development of the annual operating budget for detention and transportation.
Directly manage and supervise detention / transportation personnel including training, evaluating, disciplining, and monitoring professional behavior in the workplace.
Develop and monitor staff work schedules, attendance, and leave requests and obtain pre-approval overtime to ensure adequate staff coverage.
Ensure assigned staff maintain accurate, clear, and concise documentation of facility events in appropriate logbooks, JCMS, and reports relevant to their job responsibilities.
Assist in resolving youth grievances in accordance with facility policies and state regulatory requirements.
Serve as liaison between the assigned services areas, parents, community, probation, courts, law enforcement, school districts, and program services to ensure continuity in service delivery.
Prepare and submit required program reports for both the Juvenile Board and Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Perform all other related duties involved in the operation of transportation and or detention of juveniles.
Provide in-service training for JSO and JPO staff to ensure that all staff are properly trained to complete the supervision and transportation of juveniles.
Conduct both internal and state-mandated audits.
Develop performance improvement plans (PIP’s) as needed to address areas that are lacking or are in non-compliance.
Ensure that the necessary data is collected, documented and presented to the Deputy Director and or Facility Administrator, the Juvenile Board and the State Auditors.
Serve as a liaison between Juvenile Services and the Courts, Social Services Agencies, Schools and other professional disciplines, as needed.
Maintain monthly employee evaluations and develop performance improvement plans (PIP’s) to address areas of concern for staff.