Assistant Director - Juvenile Services - Court - 1

General Summary:
Supervises and directs staff and manages daily operation of Probation Parole Detention Health Services Medical Services Quality Assurance Academy/JJAEP Community Services and Administrative Services divisions to ensure effective and efficient compliance with established policies and procedures and standards of care. Oversees the planning of programs policies and objectives for the department.

Essential Duties:

Other duties may be assigned. Assists the Executive Director with the overall leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Juvenile Services Department. Prepares statistical and other reports on activities as required. Responds to inquiries from other agencies and the media. Work to enhance media coverage of positive programs and services. Prepares written communications including letters of support for grants as required. Seek alternative funding opportunities for the department including the identification and submission of various local state and federal grant opportunities. SupervisesField/Court/ISP/Parolee/Placement/Academy/JJAEP/Detention/Health Services/ Quality Assurance/Community Services operations through probation Deputy Directors and managers. Assist on the annual procurement of services including contract management and renewals. Assumes duties of Executive Director when required. Sits on all staff interview panels and recommends to Executive Director selection of new employees employee transfers/promotions disciplining/discharging and salary increases. Develops and implements evidence-based recruitment strategies to ensure an effective and knowledgeable workforce. Will directly assist the Executive Director in all aspects of this department. Provide in-house and community trainings/presentations to new hires and current staff on an ongoing basis. Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JPO and JSO certification.

Assists Director in preparation and administration of annual budgets and grants; ensuring all money appropriated for the use of the Juvenile Services Department will be spent in a manner conducive to the needs of the county and community. Prepares appropriate documentation and assists Director as requested in preparing for and/or making presentations at board meetings. On call 24 hours a day subject to irregular work hours. Follow established policies procedures and practices of the department. Abide by the Texas Juvenile Justice Departments Code of Ethics. Maintain security and confidentiality of all case information files and chronological notes as required by the Texas Family Code

Serve as liaison between the Juvenile Department and all other entities and agencies including the TJJD with responsibility for completing requested surveys reports requests for information grant and budgetary adjustment requests and other information as requested or required. Serves as Audit Manager for the Juvenile Department overseeing and managing all aspects of audit preparation and standards compliance for all units within the Juvenile Department including the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit readiness. Serves to develop edit and revise Department policy and procedure as needed and to ensure staff members are trained appropriately on changes and additions. Serves as liaison between the Juvenile Department and the Human Resources Department serving as Personnel Coordinator for the Juvenile Department; tracking and managing matters involving workers compensation claims Family Medical Leave occurrences extended employee absences compensatory time accumulation overtime expenditures employee disciplinary actions and modified work-duty assignments. Serves as liaison between the Juvenile Department and Risk Management. Serve as liaison between the Juvenile Department and the County Facilities and Information Technology Departments assisting coordinating and tracking all projects performed by either entity at the Juvenile Department. Serve as liaison between the Juvenile Department and the community working to enhance community involvement and wraparound services for youth and families. Provide oversight for institutional population management for pre-adjudication and private placements. Assist the Executive Director in research and planning programs related to the improvement of operations and procedures of the department.

Participates in strategic planning for the department in anticipation of future needs. Monitor and track demographic changes with juvenile population to ensure programs and services effectively address and meet the unique needs of the juveniles we serve in ways that are gender and culturally appropriate.. Monitor changes in law and or other legislative mandates ensuring compliance and adherence to such changes. Conduct research on best practices in juvenile justice ensuring programs and practices of the department meet or exceed national best practices. Conduct program evaluation on a regular basis ensuring effective programs and services. Oversee the implementation and management of alternatives to detention initiatives working to effectively manage the population of the detention center while at the same time ensuring public safety..

Serve on local state and national juvenile justice related boards associations and committees working to enhance services for the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department and helping to ensure Brazos County Juvenile Services maintains a leadership role in Texas Juvenile Justice.
Coordinate and manage other projects and programs as assigned by the Executive Director.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an offer of employment. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision
Received: Director
Given:Provides leadership and supervision to all aspects and personnel of Brazos County Juvenile Services.

Education
Required: Masters degree in behavioral sciences public administration or related field plus five years progressively responsible experience in criminal justice; or Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences public administration or related field plus seven years progressively responsible experience in criminal justice; and must have at least one year of management experience in criminal justice knowledge of supervisory techniques and ability to apply budget control.
Preferred:

Experience
Required: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer through TJJD.
Preferred:

Certificates Licenses Registrations
Required:Valid Texas drivers license with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage (Drivers license requirements must be met within 30 days if employee recently moved from another state). Must be able to meet all criteria for certification as a probation officer through TJJD which includes a certified copy of transcript with written proof of accreditation of your college or university as well as written proof (on employers letterhead) of required work experience from previous employer (which should include dates of employment and description of job duties and performance) non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check.
Preferred:

Physical Demands
Typical: Duties require daily standing walking sitting talking and listening; frequent use of hands and/or fingers to grasp handle pick-up pinch type or feel; frequent reaching with hands or arms and lifting of objects over 50 pounds; close vision distance vision ability to distinguish color peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Typical:Must possess experience and knowledge of managerial skills to directly supervise train motivate and evaluate personnel. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other county department personnel and officials other agency staff the public and outside organizations. Ability to read and understand legal manuals letters and memos. Ability to write letters and memos. Ability to communicate effectively orally both in person and over the telephone.

Work Environment
Typical:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is constantly required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously to work under time pressures to meet deadlines and to work closely with others as part of a team; the employee is frequently required to do tedious exacting work. Worker is subject to physical hazards from traffic; serious hazard and infection from exposure to communicable disease; physical harm as the result of confrontation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.