Juvenile Facility Operations Lead

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a proactive administrator to support daily operations and supervision at a DJJ facility. You will work under the Juvenile Facility Manager, ensuring program delivery and compliance with policies, while coordinating accreditation and interfacing with attorneys and families.

Primary duties include supervising staff, maintaining safety protocols, and implementing department initiatives to support youth re-entry and community goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in public or business administration.
• Experience supervising youth in community or residential settings may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator.
• Provides daily supervision to assigned staff and may recommend personnel actions.
• Administrates all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Manager or Coordinator.
• Coordinates American Correctional Association accreditation process.
• Consults with attorneys, parents and departmental personnel regarding services for youth.
• Might be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.

Skills

Public administration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACA accreditation process

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a proactive administrator to support daily operations and supervision at a DJJ facility. You will work under the Juvenile Facility Manager, ensuring program delivery and compliance with policies, while coordinating accreditation and interfacing with attorneys and families.

Primary duties include supervising staff, maintaining safety protocols, and implementing department initiatives to support youth re-entry and community goals.