Juvenile Justice Program Director - CSA - Lansing, MI

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) invites applications for the Director of Juvenile Justice Programs within the Children’s Services Administration. This leadership role directs statewide programs for adjudicated youth and oversees facilities, community services, and related training and policy initiatives.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, at least two years of managerial or program management experience, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist.
• Alternative: education at the 14 or 15 level with related safety/regulatory or law enforcement experience.
• Background check and criminal records review required.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide Juvenile Justice Programs operations and staff.
• Oversee state-run juvenile justice facilities and community services.
• Develop and monitor JJ-related training, conferences, and budgets.
• Coordinate program priorities with relevant state agencies and policy initiatives.

Skills

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position serves as the director of Juvenile Justice Programs (JJP) within the Children’s Services Administration. JJP is responsible for the development and implementation of programs for the state's entire population of adjudicated delinquent wards as well as several thousand court wards and at-risk youth. This position directs the activities of professional and non-professional employees in a statewide operation with both centralized administration and local office staff. This position is responsible for oversight of state-run juvenile justice facilities; development, administration and monitoring of community services and programs for juveniles (e.g., re-entry, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), Regional Detention Support Services (RDSS), etc.; development and implementation of JJ-related training and conferences; analysis of legislative priorities; JJP program budget.

The physical location of this position is Grand Tower Bldg. 235 S Grand Ave, Lansing MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

As a Condition of Employment

this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

For information about this specific position, please email Robbie Harris at [e-mail]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.