Juvenile Justice Center Director

Northampton County•Easton, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Center Director is responsible for the management and operation of the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center. The Juvenile Center Director is responsible for the formation and implementation of regulations and participation in the development of overall program objectives and goals related to youth delinquency programs. This position requires on-call duty twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Education, Administration, or related field of study
Five (5) years' experience working with youths with emotional, social or legal problems.
Possession of a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Thorough knowledge of the regulations and operations affecting all aspects of the operation of a facility housing youths who have been alleged or adjudicated delinquent.
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of institutional management.
Considerable knowledge of principles and methods of supervision and administration.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to determine and evaluate the qualifications of prospective employees in relation to the needs of the juvenile detention facility.
Ability to work effectively with disturbed and delinquent youth.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, public and/or private agencies, and the general public.
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Must possess the ability and willingness to deal with difficult situations.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Master’s degree in Psychology, social work, counseling or criminal justice may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the general experience requirement

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and directs the program and operation of the center under direction of the Court Administrator and the Court of Common Pleas and reports directly to the Associate Court Administrator.
Develops programs and operational policies and procedures in accordance with departmental standards and policies.
Supervises a professional staff engaged in counseling, educational, and recreational activities in coordination with the Juvenile Center Deputy Director of Operations and the Juvenile Center Deputy Director of Treatment.
Plans and supervises the work of professional and clerical staff.
Confers with staff members on behavioral and disciplinary problems.
Prepares and submits recommendations to the Court supporting the release, transfer or retention of delinquent youth.
Maintains responsibility for Federal and State funding streams.
Prepares, submits and maintains grants.
Acts as liaison to Juvenile Court Judge.
Confers with the judge, probation officers, police, social agencies and community groups interpreting the institutional program and objectives and developing cooperative working relationships.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Prepares the facility annual budget and assumes responsibility for all expenditures and revenues.
Represent the agency in media interviews and during public engagements.
Recruit and hire new employees.
Performs job related duties as assigned.