Juvenile Detention Center Administrator

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Fj25), VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center. Also administers and implements the policies, procedures and directives established for the detention center to ensure that safety and security is maintained for the protection of residents, staff and the community. Assures compliance with the Department of Juvenile Justice Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers as well as other regulatory requirements such as the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, Fairfax County and Court policy and procedure. This position works under the general supervision of the JDRDC Residential Services Division Director. Oversees the supervision of up to 112 county employees and directly supervises three assistant superintendents and an administrative supervisor; oversees the selection and hiring of all staff; creates an effective training development program for supervisors and line staff; meets regularly with staff in supervision and completes performance evaluations; assigns work schedules for 24/7 operation, reviews work of employees and conducts group meetings; plans for after hours on call for emergency issues and coordinates essential employee services during times when county officials declare an emergency. Oversees and directs the implementation of educational and mental health services for residents. Coordinates with the Fairfax County Public Schools and the State Department of Education for the operations of an alternative school program to provide appropriate educational services to the residents which includes up to 14 educational professionals. Coordinates with CSB personnel to ensure appropriate mental health assessment and management for all youth and where appropriate, that treatment services are in place to meet the needs of the residents. Ensures that the program provides medical services, food services, volunteer services, recreational and behavior management programming that meets the needs of all residents. Ensures that expenditures are kept within budget allotments as defined by JDRDC Finance and either directly or through designated subordinates’ reviews and approves all purchases. Ensures the maintenance and upkeep of the secure detention facility and coordinates the needs and issues with the Facilities Management Division of county government; arranges for and maintains agreements with other county agencies and oversees contracts for health consultants such as medical doctor, psychiatrist and teen health and sexuality consultant. Informs and educates community groups and other county agencies about the philosophy and operations of the Juvenile Detention Center. Participates as a member of the senior management team for Juvenile Court. Leads and/or participate in Agency and County level workgroups and committees; participates and collaborates within the agency, human services, committees and/or teams for special projects. Represents the Fairfax County JDC at State level meetings, committees and workgroups; attends quarterly statewide Virginia Juvenile Detention Association (VJDA) meetings; and participates in Department of Juvenile Justice workgroups and committees. This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures of the juvenile justice system
Thorough knowledge of related federal, state and local juvenile and domestic relations laws
Knowledge of the Virginia Department of Youth and Family Services Standards
Knowledge of the current trends and methods of addressing delinquency and related problems
Knowledge of, and the ability to train others in the use of, a variety of restraining devices
Ability to plan, direct and evaluate the work of others
Ability to recognize problems of both a physical and psychological nature as exhibited by juveniles assigned to the JDC
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with juveniles, subordinates, and state and County officials
Ability to objectively evaluate and improve operating policies and procedures at the JDC
Ability to speak and write effectively
Ability to plan and direct administrative/facility maintenance tasks for the JDC
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master's degree in social/behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or education
Four years of professional experience in probation work, including three years in a supervisory capacity
Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application)
Criminal Background Investigation
Child Protective Services Registry Check
Credit Check
Sanction Screenings
Driving Record Check
Pre-employment Medical Evaluation
Tuberculosis Test

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years' experience supervising staff to include their performance evaluations, training and mentoring staff
At least four years' professional experience working with families and adolescents, preferably in a residential or home-based setting
An understanding of Juvenile Justice Reform, the child welfare system, adolescent brain development, and the impact of trauma on families
Experience interpreting and successful compliance with State and Federal regulations and completing quality assurance checks
Experience doing case management, treatment planning, and using evidenced-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Expressive Arts Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions
Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Directs all aspects of the JDC, including staff supervision, security, food services, an alternative school, laundry, medical services, maintenance and facility improvements
Assigns work schedules and reviews performance of subordinates
Conducts staff conferences and meetings
Ensures that program policies and procedures adhere to State standards so that security is maintained for the protection of staff, residents and the community
Coordinates operation of an alternate school program with the Fairfax County Public Schools
Maintains statistical data and prepares regular reports, as required, for the state and/or County
Informs community groups and/or agencies about the philosophy and objectives of the Juvenile Detention Center
Plans for administrative staff to be on-call for emergency situations at the JDC
Visits the Center at non-traditional hours to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Arranges and maintains agreements for services with other County agencies
Oversees contracts for health consultants, such as the facility's physician and the teen health and sexuality consultant
Prepares budget estimates of operating expenses, and ensures that expenditures are kept within budget allotments
Requests and purchases supplies and equipment in accordance with County purchasing requirements
Oversees the maintenance of the facility and equipment inventory