Family Justice Center Director — Trauma-Informed Leader

Frederick County Government, Maryland; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks a seasoned administrator to lead the Family Justice Center operations, ensuring survivor-centered services and trauma-informed care across partnered agencies.

The role directs program administration, budget oversight, and strategic planning while fostering collaboration among county departments and community partners to improve safety and access to justice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field as listed
• Minimum 6 years of experience in human services, criminal justice, healthcare, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operation support to the Family Justice Center
• Manage FJC’s operations to ensure a safe, secure, trauma-informed environment
• Oversee budgeting, fiscal analysis, and grant/contract compliance
• Coordinate multi-agency partner meetings and liaison between on-site staff and County departments
• Develop and maintain SOPs, MOUs, policies for co-location and service delivery
• Lead strategic planning and evaluate program outcomes for continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Grant Management

Policy Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree In Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field

Tools

County procurement system

Job description

Frederick County Government seeks a seasoned administrator to lead the Family Justice Center operations, ensuring survivor-centered services and trauma-informed care across partnered agencies.

The role directs program administration, budget oversight, and strategic planning while fostering collaboration among county departments and community partners to improve safety and access to justice.