OPS DJJ OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - 80900091

State of Florida

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is work providing social services to assist in rehabilitation of juvenile law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Incumbents make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations. This position will act as an operations resource and report to the program area supervisor. This is work conducting evaluations and work simplifications for the Circuits, providing technical assistance and assisting programs in operations more efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

Knowledge in department administrative rule, policies and procedures related to operations
Knowledge in risk factors for delinquency, assessment and evidence-based treatment and practices
Knowledge in Implementation and Sustainability Planning Processes
Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of adult learning
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to provide clear and precise directions
Ability to gather and organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to assess training needs
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to use desktop computers, including the Microsoft (MS) operating system, and the MS office software suite
Ability to use Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)
Ability to travel throughout the state on short notice as needs arrive
Skill in building interpersonal relationships through training, coaching and mentoring others
A Valid Driver's License is Required
A High School Diploma or it's equivalent is Required
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Software including, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and the principles and techniques of effective communication
Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to utilize problem solving techniques
Ability to work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Be at least 19 years of age
Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel
Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with sub paragraphs 1-4
Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment
Attend and successfully complete a mandatory residential training academy located in Quincy Florida
Maintain certification
Take and pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test (for candidates not currently in the state system as a direct care worker for DJJ)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with at-risk youth
Excellent Communication Skills

Responsibilities

Act as an operations resource
Conduct evaluations and work simplifications for the Circuits
Provide technical assistance and assist programs in operations more efficiently and effectively
Ensure successful functioning of systems or processes
Coordinate meetings and workshops
Review documents, processes, services, and forms to ensure accuracy and identify problems
Prepare manuals and train employees in use of new forms, processes and equipment
Communicate with individuals to resolve problems
Serve as the North Region Electronic Monitoring (EM) liaison
Conduct bi-weekly EM audits in coordination with Probation Headquarters staff
Be the subject matter expert and provide training and technical assistance to the circuits regarding EM
Monitor equipment needs
Participate in bi-weekly calls with circuit liaisons
Complete the monthly EM reconciliation report for contract monitoring
Attend, participate in Regional and Circuit meetings to share information
Provide feedback to the Regional director on Circuit EM needs
Perform other duties as needed