Regional Program Manager (R0501)

Title: Regional Program Manager (R0501)

State Role Title:Social and Community Service Managers

Hiring Range: $130666 - $145710

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Central Office

Agency Website: Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ONLY.

The person in this position will provide direction and coordination for all activities in assigned court services units; develop implement and monitor program planning for reduced recidivism and improved transition services and ensures appropriate allocation of services and personnel in support of program objectives. Will provide direct supervision of court service unit directors in the Suffolk Hopewell Petersburg Chesterfield and Richmond districts. Also serves as liaison between the court service units and the Deputy Director of Community Programs.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum selected candidates must possess the following:
Extensive experience in the role of a juvenile Court Service Unit Director
Considerable knowledge of court service unit operations community programming and the administration and management principles related to complex juvenile justice program implementation
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the operations of court service units
Knowledge of human resources policy and procedures; recruitment and management of staff performance
Ability to develop and plan policies standards regulations goals and strategies
Demonstrated ability to interpret data policies and procedures and make recommendations related to management and operational issues and resource deployment
Ability to develop appropriate programs; perform project management comprehensive planning and project implementation
Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness and develop modifications as appropriate
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to direct the work of subordinate staff
Experience managing budget and human resource functions
Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of management governmental bodies and the public
Ability to represent the Deputy Director of Community Programs and the agency on planning and management issues

Additional Considerations

Additional considerations include the following:
Extensive and progressively responsible supervisory administrative and managerial experience in the juvenile justice system
Considerable experience in implementing community programs for juveniles

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the positions closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License:
A valid drivers license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting hiring and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military National Guard or Reserve. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility diversity opportunity and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Brown

Phone: email only

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.