Facility Administrator, Metro Youth Service Center

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 88 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites applications for the Facility Administrator, Metro Youth Service Center. The role reports to the Director of Residential Services and oversees all hardware and staff-secure programs across a DYS Campus.

The incumbent will manage facility operations, maintenance, food service, security, and programming, supervise all Program Directors, and coordinate contracted programs while ensuring safety, compliance and high-quality youth services.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in a residential or secure setting serving juvenile offenders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Criminal Justice System preferably the juvenile justice system.
• Experience with state contracting, procurement and budgeting.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the daily operation of the Facility.
• Ensure safety and security services as well as facility maintenance.
• Manage and oversee construction or renovation projects.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage when necessary.
• Serve on Regional procurement team.
• Track and manage all Facility overtime.
• Participate in Performance –Based Standards Initiative.
• Ensure treatment services for clients reflect best practices.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, evaluation, record retention, emergency preparedness and scheduling.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Juvenile justice knowledge

Procurement experience

Budgeting experience

Staff development

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate degree preferred

Description du poste

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Job Description - Facility Administrator, Metro Youth Service Center (2600071I)

Job Description

Facility Administrator, Metro Youth Service Center - ( 2600071I )

Description

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking an experienced, dedicated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Facility Administrator in the Metro Youth Service Center. The selected candidate will report to theDirector of Residential Services and is responsible for the oversight and quality of programming of all hardware secure programs and designated staff secure programs (both state operatedand contracted provider) within a DYS Campus.

The incumbent will also be responsible for the maintenance, food service, security, programming and administrative components of a facility. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for the direct supervision of all Program Directors and Units within a facility or campus as well as overseeing the contracted programs within a facility.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Oversee the daily operation of the Facility.


• Ensure quality and consistency of safety and security services as well as facility maintenance.


• Manage and oversee all construction or renovation projects.


• Provide after-hours on-call coverage when necessary.


• Serve on Regional procurement team.


• Track and manage all Facility overtime.


• Participate in Performance –Based Standards Initiative.


• Ensure treatment services for clients reflect best practices.


• Participate in staff hiring, training, evaluation, record retention, emergency preparedness and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of supervisory experience in a residential or secure setting serving juvenile offenders.


• Demonstrated knowledge of the Criminal Justice System preferably the juvenile justice system.


• Experience of the Detention System, treatment and assessment programs, and the principals of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.


• Understanding of capital management of state facilities, including their operation, repair and maintenance.


• Experience withstate contracting, procurement and budgeting.


• Ability to lead and support development and implementation of program operations, priorities and service provision improvements.


• Strong management, interpersonal, writing communication, and organizational skills in a field directly related to the functions of the Department of Youth Services.


• Capacity to apply the concepts of Positive Youth Development and the knowledge of Family Youth and Engagement Services.


• Demonstrated experience of the principles of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiatives (JDAI).

Shift: First Shift 8:45AM - 5:00PM with Saturday and Sunday off

About the Department of Youth Services:

As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and communities in strategies that support positive youth development. For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services .

Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes:

• Drug Screening


• Psychological Screening


• Medical Examination


• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

If you would like more information, please log on to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dysto access detailed information on the pre-employment process.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”):requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. If you decline to vaccinate you will be required to take mitigation measures mandated by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that are consistent with guidance from the Department of Public Health. Failure to take those mitigation measures, including masking, could lead to discipline, up to and including termination.

An Equal Opportunity / Affhormitive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Program Manager V

Primary Location

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Department of Youth Services

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 23, 2026, 3:13:46 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

87,686.54 - 134,941.81 Yearly

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Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes