Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, seeks a highly responsible manager for the daily operations of a DJJ group home or day treatment facility in Hopkinsville. You will supervise staff, enforce policies, and ensure ACA/SOP compliance while supporting youth development and community re-entry goals.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 years in public or business administration, with on-call duties and mandatory training at Louisville location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in public or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Has overall managerial responsibility for program services in the daily operations of a DJJ group home or day treatment facility.
• Provides overall managerial responsibility for the daily supervision of assigned staff and recommends personnel actions.
• Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with ACA and SOP.
• Monitors the progress of juveniles and consults with attorneys, parents and staff as needed.
• Prepares and submits budget recommendations and staffing patterns.
• On-call 24/7 to respond to facility emergencies.
• May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
• Complete DJJ Training Academy and OC spray training; physical examination required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Pay Grade 17

Salary $70,249.92 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

2625 Madisonville Road
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Has overall managerial responsibility for program services in the daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) group home or day treatment facility.
• Provides overall managerial responsibility for the daily supervision of assigned staff. Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc.
• Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Monitors the progress of juveniles assigned. Consults with attorneys, parents, department personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to the juveniles.
• Prepares and submits budget recommendations and needed staffing patterns.
• On-call 24/7 to respond to facility emergencies.
• May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
• Successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification. As a condition of employment, employees will be subject to either direct or indirect exposure to OC spray, based on position and job responsibilities.
• Complete a required physical examination and receive medical clearance prior to participating in Handle With Care training and certification, which provides verbal and physical intervention strategies for safely managing juveniles. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in public or business administration.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Typically works in a detention or residential facility.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Lundy at [e-mail] or 270-526-7411.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D