Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Jackson (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet's Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager to lead daily operations at a DJJ group home or day treatment facility. The role demands strong leadership, accountability, and a focus on youth development and community re-entry.

The position offers a salary of $70,249.92 per year (Pay Grade 17) with full-time executive benefits and on-call duties 24/7 to address facility needs.

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; recommends personnel actions.
• Ensures compliance with ACA and SOP; monitors progress of juveniles; coordinates with attorneys, parents and staff.
• Prepares budget recommendations and staffing plans; on-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies.
• May be required to restrain youths and pass a physical examination.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

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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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

2665 Highway 30 West
Jackson, KY 41339 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for 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, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services 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 to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional 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.
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Lundy at [e-mail] or 270-250-2899.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D