Juvenile Program Manager - Dekalb MSC & HITS - Tucker, GA (COM)

Juvenile Justice, Department of; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Program Manager to supervise staff and guide rehabilitation efforts for offenders in custody or on probation. The role involves coordinating assessments, treatment plans, and educational/work stipulations as part of case management.

The position emphasizes conducting pre-hearing investigations, writing progress reports, and coordinating with courts and treatment providers to ensure program adherence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting, including one (1) year in a lead worker or supervisory role.
• Or seven (7) years of direct case management experience with offenders and families.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate progress and compliance.
• Recommend remedial action or initiate court action for non-compliance.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests to verify treatment program compliance.
• Prepare and maintain case folders for assigned offenders.
• Discuss with offenders issues like substance abuse and anger management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lead worker

Case management

Interviews & evaluation

Social services delivery

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Georgia POST certification

Job description

Job Title

Juvenile Program Manager - Dekalb MSC & HITS - Tucker, GA (COM)

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005732

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Provides social services to assist in rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation. Makes recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
• Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to non-compliance with terms of probation or parole.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
• Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
• Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played a role in their criminal behavior.
• Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.
• Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
• Write reports describing offenders' progress.
• Investigate legal issues.
• Write reports or evaluations.
• Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
• Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
• Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of job-related experience in a human services delivery setting, including one (1) year experience in a lead worker, team lead, or supervisory role. Or seven (7) years of direct case management job- related experience working with offenders and their families in a human services delivery setting including one (1) year experience in a lead worker, team lead, or supervisory role. Or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 3 (SSP132) or position equivalent. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Three (3) or more years of experience supervising or managing staff in a human services delivery setting.

Physical Agility Standards

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security within our secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be capable of meeting agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy. The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to modify physical agility standards and testing requirements as necessary to meet operational, legal, accreditation, certification, or safety requirements.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.
• Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

Internal/External Announcement

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

Background Check

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

Equality and Diversity

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting; including one (1) year experience in a lead worker, team lead, or supervisory role; or seven (7) years of direct case management job -related experience working with offenders and their families in a social services delivery setting; or two (2) years experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 3 (SSP132) or position equivalent; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 3 (PSP242) or position equivalent.

State of Georgia Employment Discrimination Policy

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.