Youth Justice Facility Operations Leader

Socket.dev; Lyndon (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, located in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager to oversee daily operations and supervise staff in a detention/residential setting. The role requires leadership, maturity, and the ability to enforce policies while coordinating accreditation processes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in public or business administration, or equivalent supervisory experience in youth

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in public or business administration.
• Supervisory experience in youth services or related settings is preferred.
• Work in detention/residential facilities and ability to enforce policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operations of a DJJ facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator.
• Provides daily supervision to assigned staff.
• Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary actions.
• Administers facility in the absence of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator.
• Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.

Skills

Public administration experience

Supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, located in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager to oversee daily operations and supervise staff in a detention/residential setting. The role requires leadership, maturity, and the ability to enforce policies while coordinating accreditation processes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in public or business administration, or equivalent supervisory experience in youth