Director of Henley Young

Hinds County, Mississippi

About The Position

The Director of Henley Young plans, organizes, and directs the overall operations of the Juvenile Detention Department, including security, staff management, and administrative functions. The role coordinates daily work, establishes schedules and assignments to ensure adequate coverage, oversees staff training, reviews incident reports and officer logs, and maintains records of daily activities. The director also develops a system for evaluating departmental units and prepares and supervises the department budget. The position coordinates department activities with other departments, court officials, law enforcement agencies, outside agencies, and others. It ensures safety procedures are followed and that juveniles and staff are safe. The director may meet with juveniles and parents about detention guidelines and court-related requirements, monitor progress on court orders, and perform crisis intervention as needed. The role also oversees the safety and security of detained juveniles, including appropriate monitoring of those taking psychotropic medication or identified as potentially suicidal or homicidal, and measures to prevent escapes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily work activities, organize and prioritize work, assign tasks, monitor progress, inspect completed work, assist staff with complex situations, and provide technical expertise.
Ensure adherence to established safety procedures and address deviations or violations.
Coordinate departmental work with other departments, court officials, law enforcement agencies, outside agencies, and other parties as needed.
Plan, organize, and direct Juvenile Detention Department operations, including security, staff management, and administrative functions.
Plan work schedules and assignments to ensure adequate coverage, direct work activities, and coordinate staff training.
Review and approve incident reports, review officer logs and documentation, and maintain records of daily activities and events.
Develop and maintain a system to evaluate the performance of department units.
Prepare and supervise the departmental budget.
Meet with juveniles and parents to review detention guidelines and related issues as needed.
Monitor juveniles' progress in fulfilling court-order requirements and perform crisis intervention as necessary.
Ensure the safety and security of juveniles in the Detention Center and monitor detention operations and detention workers.
Ensure appropriate monitoring of juveniles on psychotropic medication and those who may be suicidal or homicidal at intake.
Ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent juvenile detainees from escaping.