Youth Facility Director
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About this Job
- Office of Juvenile JusticeAcadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie1536 Bordelon Road Bunkie LA 71322vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie Louisiana.
The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ)serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care. OJJ also provides services to youth under local court supervision.
Our Mission
The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and
effective individualized services to youth who will become productive
law-abiding citizens.
Our Vision
OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families
communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives
toward responsible citizenship
Guiding Principles
Honesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity.
Achievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission.
Versatility - To value promote and support diversity and cultural competence.
Ethical - To be ethical; to do the right thing both legally and morally.
Focused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed.
Accountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources.
Informed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data.
Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals.
Harmonious - To be inclusive involve all parties both external and internal who need to be part of the
process.
HAVE FAITH: Together we help change lives.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in juvenile probation and parole social services counseling or in a residential correctional behavioral health or group home setting; OR
A bachelors degree plus five years of experience in juvenile probation and parole social services counseling or in a residential correctional behavioral health or group home setting; OR
A masters degree in criminal justice or a social sciences field counseling education public administration or business administration plus four years of experience in juvenile probation and parole social services counseling or in a residential correctional behavioral health or group home setting; OR
A doctorate degree in a criminal justice field counseling social science field education public administration or business administration plus three years of experience in juvenile probation and parole social services counseling or in a residential correctional behavioral health or group home setting.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTES:
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge may be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by State and Federal laws are granted.
In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Administers a comprehensive professional rehabilitation program for clients committed for offenses ranging from misdemeanors to felonies (e. g. shoplifting rape and homicide).
- Directs and controls all activities of the Juvenile R Diagnostic Center.
- Directs and coordinates long-range programs plans and policies.
- Develops and ensures the implementation of institutional policies procedures and regulations.
- Directs all functions of the institution through the chain of command including care custody mental health social services fiscal services medical services personnel maintenance services religious services contractual services volunteer services and other services.
- Administers a complex reception and diagnostic process that serves as the database for initial treatment plans initial custody classification placement decisions and forensic reports to committing courts.
- Administers a treatment program for a significant portion of the offender population with a wide range of acute medical neurological psychiatric and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including many classified as abused and neglected juveniles.
- Serves as chairperson of the Classification Committee.
- Serves as sole authorized representative of the institution to communicate with the media.
- Assigns staff monitors a staff development needs assessment program and assures that training is accomplished.
- Directs and participates in apprehension of offenders upon escape.
- Directs the supervision of students from Louisiana colleges and universities doing practicum and internships in criminal justice social work and related human behavior disciplines.
- Assures the resolution of problems and complaints relative to offenders their families employees and the public.
- Maintains communication with a large number of committing judges and courts using a statewide network of juvenile probation workers representatives of community agencies and the juvenile justice system.
- Ensures compliance with legislative mandates federal court consent decree standards departmental regulations and ethical practices.
- Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure that institutional facilities are maintained and operated in an orderly and efficient manner.
- Inspects staff for professional appearance and demeanor.
- Serves on call in order to respond to psychiatric medical and suicide prevention emergencies.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources Division
In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.Required Experience:
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