Director Community Supervision & Courts
About The Position
Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please email [email protected]. For submitted application inquiries please contact [email protected]. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Closing Date: August 23, 2026 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.
Requirements
- Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required and must be maintained throughout incumbency
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Work or closely related field required
- Three (3) years or more of work experience in Youth Justice, Human Services or Social Work required
- Three (3) years or more of work experience in a Management or Director role required
- Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for high quality, equitable services for youth and families, including community violence interruption, interventions and prevention; interventions for justice involved youth in community and secure care; ensure compliance with State of Wisconsin youth justice standards.
- Lead, identify, and execute new business opportunities on behalf of Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) to build out the continuum of care across the youth justice system. Maximize existing revenue streams and oversee the operational functions that strengthen service delivery.
- Serve as a representative in the community. Communicate key information to youth justice stakeholders such as the courts, advocates, consumers and families, board members, service providers, child welfare staff, law enforcement and schools.
- Work collaboratively with Administrator and Deputy Administrator, management, and leadership while serving as a resource to help reduce costs, enhance revenues, and achieve effective utilization. Strive to achieve quality goals and objectives while following the department’s vision and mission.
- Lead and support key committees and initiatives related to practice improvements, system reform, policy development, data collection, and other initiatives key to the effective operations of CYFS.
- Lead key internal and community initiatives; strategize oversight and performance-driven operational leadership; coordinate major initiatives and resolution of operational barriers.
- Ability to lift, carry up to 10 lbs.; push and pull up to 25 lbs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
