Program Director, Juvenile Justice & Services

Georgia Power Company; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Assistant Director of Programs in Atlanta YDC- College Park, GA to lead development and administration of social service and community programs. The role directs supervisors and staff, ensuring custody, safety, and program effectiveness across facilities.

The incumbent will monitor budgets, oversee HR activities, plan and coordinate multiple programs, and drive compliance with PREA and ACA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of job-related subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program; or related certification and two (2) years of job-related subordinate management experience.
• Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Mgr 1, Social Svcs (SSM010) or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Directs and personally monitors youth detention functions and activities to maintain the custody and security of youth.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees.
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for staff.
• Oversee and/or conduct inspections, searches, investigations, and evaluations.
• Plans, administers, and oversees the master schedule and the operation of programs, food services, recreation, volunteer services, medical, dental, education, behavioral health, and PBIS.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Hiring & interviewing

Budget management

Crisis response

Policy development

Communication

Team collaboration

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Master’s degree in human/social services

Job description

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Assistant Director of Programs in Atlanta YDC- College Park, GA to lead development and administration of social service and community programs. The role directs supervisors and staff, ensuring custody, safety, and program effectiveness across facilities.

The incumbent will monitor budgets, oversee HR activities, plan and coordinate multiple programs, and drive compliance with PREA and ACA standards.