Facility Administrator, Metro Youth Service Center

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Department of Youth Services is hiring a Facility Administrator for the Metro Youth Service Center. Reporting to the Director of Residential Services, the Facility Administrator oversees the quality and programming of all hardware-secure programs and designated staff-secure programs within a DYS campus, including state-operated and contracted-provider programs. The role is also responsible for facility maintenance, food service, security, programming, and administration; directly supervising Program Directors and units; and overseeing contracted programs at the facility. The position requires at least five years of qualifying professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education substitutions. The scheduled shift is 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off. Candidates must pass pre-employment drug, psychological, medical, and physical abilities screenings. A criminal and tax history background check will be completed for the recommended candidate. Education, licenses, and certifications will be verified.

Requirements

At least five years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration, or clinical management, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education substitutions.
A relevant certificate may substitute for one year of required experience; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for two years; a related graduate degree may substitute for three years; and a related doctorate may substitute for four years.
Pass pre-employment drug screening, psychological screening, medical examination, and Physical Abilities Test.
The recommended candidate must complete a criminal and tax history background check.
Education, licensure, and certifications are subject to verification.

Nice To Haves

Five years of supervisory experience in a residential or secure setting serving juvenile offenders.
Demonstrated knowledge of the criminal justice system, preferably the juvenile justice system.
Experience with the detention system, treatment and assessment programs, and the principles of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Understanding of capital management of state facilities, including operation, repair, and maintenance.
Experience with state contracting, procurement, and budgeting.
Ability to lead and support the development and implementation of program operations, priorities, and service-provision improvements.
Strong management, interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills in a field directly related to the Department of Youth Services.
Capacity to apply Positive Youth Development concepts and knowledge of Family Youth and Engagement Services.
Demonstrated experience with the principles of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiatives (JDAI).

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation of the facility.
Ensure the quality and consistency of safety and security services and facility maintenance.
Manage and oversee construction and renovation projects.
Provide after-hours on-call coverage when necessary.
Serve on the Regional procurement team.
Track and manage facility overtime.
Participate in the Performance-Based Standards Initiative.
Ensure client treatment services reflect best practices.
Participate in staff hiring, training, evaluation, record retention, emergency preparedness, and scheduling.
Oversee programming and quality across hardware-secure and designated staff-secure programs, including state-operated and contracted-provider programs.
Directly supervise Program Directors and units within a facility or campus and oversee contracted programs.