Assistant Detention Manager - Juvenile

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pierce County Juvenile Court as a leader in youth justice reform. This role focuses on building positive relationships with staff and families while ensuring safety and implementing effective policies. You'll work in a dynamic environment aimed at empowering young people and addressing systemic issues. Opportunities for professional development and community engagement await you.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in the juvenile justice field, including one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of detention, medical, food services, and facilities units.
• Develops and manages policies and procedures for detention programs.
• Acts as liaison between detention and school programs.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Cultural Humility

Critical Thinking

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in corrections, social work, psychology, sociology

Job description

Why This is a Great Opportunity:
Pierce County Juvenile Court is an innovative leader in the youth justice field. It is home to where reform policies, practices, and programs are nationally recognized. Pierce County Juvenile Court was one of two sites in the nation to be selected to pursue Probation Transformation in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Juvenile Court system is proud to be a national leader in working with young people and families to address systemic racism and improve outcomes for all people in our community. Even with the successes in our reform journey, we know that there is more work to do as the structure of our current system is designed to produce disparate outcomes for BIPOC children and families, as well as marginalized communities.

Do you want to be on the front line of change?Of taking our current efforts to the next level, so that young people are prepared for successful transition into adulthood? And advocate within the system for change that impacts individuals while supporting the development of strong communities?

Your passion for leading with compassion, listening, supporting, empowering, providing resources and advocacy to young people and families, will be valued here. We welcome and embrace your diverse perspective and talents. We believe people and systemscan change, and together, we will make a powerful impact in the community.

Our Guiding Principles
We Practice Gratitude: Put relationships first and be thankful; a readiness to show appreciation for others and return kindness.
We Value Differences:Appreciate and embrace differences in opinions, cultures, and experiences.
We Maintain a Growth Mindset:Effort and perseverance are important; giving and receiving feedback is critical to improving skills and establishing grit. The focus is on the process; outcomes will follow.
We Choose Courage Over Comfort: Willing to face challenging tasks and engage in difficult conversations with grace. We support each other in all times.
We Practice Authenticity: Be genuine, speak your truth, and seek understanding of experiences that differ from your own.

How to be Successful in the Role:
Success in this position is measured by the ability tobuild and sustain positive relationshipswith staff and the youth and families we work with. To encourage and train staff tocoach, teach and mentor young people while maintaining healthy boundaries. Keeping the safety and security of young people and staff as a priority, by creating and implementing policies and procedures using successful behavioral management skills and de-escalation techniques. Supporting staff and reinforcing a trauma informed and compassionateresponse to situations will also contribute to the success of the individual in this role.

• Ability to work in a high conflict environment, and remain strength-based and empathetic in a way that leads to positive outcomes for young people and families.
• Ability to think critically, challenge assumptions, combat bias and advocate through the lens/values of the young people and families you serve, even when they may differ from your own.
• Be culturally humble and responsive.
• Write and speak in a persuasive way.
• Respond to situations that arise and to individuals through atrauma informed and anti-racist lens.
• Secondary trauma is a reality in our work. The ability to be mindful and be healthy will ensure long term success in the field of child welfare.

Your Future in the Role:
As the justice system continues to improve and reform, we welcome forward thinking, creative, and compassionate people who thrive working in everchanging and innovative environments.

This position has opportunities for professional development, leadership, and training, as well as creating many connections within child welfare, education, mental health, community resources, substance use disorder, poverty and other areas that impact the young people and families we serve.

Click here to watch a short video highlighting the transformative work of Pierce County Juvenile Court: https://youtu.be/E-YZEVzoeM8

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and assistance in supervising and coordinating the activities of detention, medical, food services, and facilities units; developing program and operational goals and objectives; determining work procedures and guidelines to meet changing conditions; preparing work schedules and determining methods for expediting workflow.
• Coordinates and manages Detention Operations to ensure public safety and safe care and custody of young people.
• Must develop expertise in PREA standards and promote a zero-tolerance culture toward sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
• Develops and/or manages the development of policies and procedures which direct the operation of detention programs and services.
• Monitors selected programs and services to ensure operating standards are met.
• Supervises Shift Supervisors; provides leadership, guidance, facilitation, and decision making, coordinates and delegates authority as needed.
• Acts as Liaison between Detention and School programs.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, clickhere.

Strategic Responsibilities and Values:
You should be adaptable, forward-thinking, trauma informed, and compassionate, while maintaining the safety, security, and wellbeing of young people under the jurisdiction of Pierce County Juvenile Court. You should support the vision of a safe, connected community where all young people and families are supported and empowered to build on their strengths, so that they can reach their full potential. You should instill hope in those you serve through creating goals, finding pathways, and believing in the possibility of change.




Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in corrections, social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field and five years’ experience in the juvenile justice field, Including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute equally for the recruiting requirements.

Licenses or Certification

• Must have a Washington State Driver's License, complete first line supervisor and management training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

1) Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.

2) Attach the following documents to your online application:

• College transcripts or college diploma
• Other documents which you feel would facilitate this process or assist us in determining your suitability for the position. Examples: job performance evaluations, awards, certificates, decorations, etc.

Other Important Information:

• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or anyWorkSourcelocation and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at [phone], at least two days prior to the need.
• This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written and/or oral examinations, performance examinations, and interviews.
• Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application. You will be contacted once an outcome has been reached. We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from piercecounty.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
• The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or two entering the required information. It may be helpful to you if you print the announcement, gather the information, then enter the information.
• In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and timelisted on this job announcement.
• As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] before the closing date.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?