Youth Rehabilitation Facility Administrator

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services seeks an experienced leader to serve as Facility Administrator for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) in Hastings. The role provides executive leadership for a 24/7 residential facility serving female youth committed to DHHS for rehabilitation and treatment.

Reporting to the Youth Facilities Senior Administrator, the Facility Administrator translates system priorities into effective operations and leads the campus with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, behavioral sciences, social work, psychology, human services, business administration, or related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in juvenile justice or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of the facility, ensuring safe, secure, 24/7 operations.
• Build a strong facility culture that supports employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, professional development, and high-quality services for youth.
• Oversee operations, staffing, safety and security, treatment and rehabilitation services, and other resources necessary to effectively serve youth.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, PREA requirements, and juvenile justice best practices.
• Lead the facility's response to critical incidents and operational challenges, ensuring appropriate communication, follow-up, and corrective action.
• Monitor staffing levels, workforce trends, overtime, turnover, vacancies, and other operational indicators and develop strategies to address workforce challenges.
• Promote trauma-informed, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate approaches that balance safety, accountability, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence and build strong relationships with youth, teammates, families, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee facility budgets and resources while ensuring responsible stewardship and alignment with operational priorities.
• Partner closely with the Youth Facilities Senior Administrator, other facility leaders, and DHHS leadership to strengthen consistency and advance system-wide priorities.
• Perform other leadership responsibilities necessary to support the safe and effective operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services seeks an experienced leader to serve as Facility Administrator for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) in Hastings. The role provides executive leadership for a 24/7 residential facility serving female youth committed to DHHS for rehabilitation and treatment.

Reporting to the Youth Facilities Senior Administrator, the Facility Administrator translates system priorities into effective operations and leads the campus with a