DHHS Facility Administrator YRTC Omaha

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About the Role

This discretionary position will serve a critical role in overseeing the operations at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha. The Facility Administrator will plan direct and coordinate operational programs policies objectives and initiatives for YRTC Omaha under the direction of the Office of Juvenile Services Administrator. This role will also supervise an Administrative Technician Administrative Nurse Program Manager Food Service Director Youth Security Supervisor Manager Training Specialist and Nurse Practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

The Facility Administrator will:

• Direct the daily operations security and rehabilitation programs of the facility
• Develop plans organize and administer facility policies and procedures to ensure a safe secure and clean environment
• Assist in preparing the facility budget and direct and monitor expenditure of department funds.
• Determine the staff material and equipment needs for the facility
• Assist in survey preparation and create Corrective Plans of Action
• Complete reports for Administration Program Managers NE DHHS and the Governing body as requested.
• Chair direct and participate in a variety of facility committees
• Represent and promote the facility within state government community groups federal agencies surveyors and public agencies.
• Confer with facility directors and other agency managers to ensure facility program effectiveness and efficiency of operations

Work Schedule & Flexibility

The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The work schedule for this full-time position is Monday Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility available. This position also requires on-call participation which includes weeknights weekends and holidays.

Wage

Negotiable

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Public or Healthcare Administration or other appropriate discipline and 5 years of related administrative/managerial experience.
• Knowledge of the facility population principles and practices of institutional programming including education/vocational training and rehabilitation programs; and security requirements and techniques required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Youth
• Masters degree in Business Public or Healthcare Administration or other related field

Other:

• Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation for work-related travel.

Work Environment & Expectations

• The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha will be opening in mid - late 2026. This program was established to provide services to male youth and offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral skill-building and substance abuse programming including:
  • Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
  • Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
  • Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)
  • Lion Hearts Power Source Program
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Additional groups include youth feedback and team building.
• Individual therapy is also offered to youth with behavioral mental health and substance abuse needs. Therapists use an integrated care model to address co-occurring issues.
• Youth who have the need will receive management for psychotropic medications through a contracted Adolescent Psychiatrist or a Psychiatric APRN.
• Case Managers and therapists work together to develop case plans with outcomes determined by each youths risks and needs. Other assessments are used to determine treatment needs.
• Youth can earn incentives and privileges based on positive behavior. Incentives can include group outings special treats or other fun on-campus or off-campus activities.
• Youth may also participate in community service projects based on positive behaviors and earned privileges.

Why Join Us

Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheckit provides purpose. Benefits include:

• Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Agency-backed retirement plan with 156% employer match.
• Supportive leadership and team culture.
• Numerous opportunities for internal advancement and promotion.

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