Associate Commissioner

About the role

The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $175,000.00 - $195,000.00.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of detention operations:
• Ensure optimal operation of the secure juvenile detention center is in accordance with all relevant federal, state, and city regulations as well as in compliance with all agency policies, procedures and court orders and decrees
• Maintain community safety at all times
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and promote family engagement
• Oversee all aspects of juvenile detention center management including safety and security, programming, plant operation, office management, budget, housekeeping, case management and food service
• Facilitate resolution of high priority issues with other ACS divisions such as IT and Administration to ensure building needs are met
• Maintain the safety, security and wellness of personnel and the health, welfare and safety of the youth in care
• Maintain cooperative productive relationships with community groups, union locals, public and private agencies and oversight agencies
• Implementation of program performance improvement initiatives:
• Continue implementation of staff hall-based interdisciplinary teams within the secure juvenile detention center
• Institute standardized supervisory practices that support staff development
• Implement a strong incentive driven youth behavior management system
• Utilize comprehensive statistical analysis to focus on areas requiring improvement
• Reduce the use of physical restraints
• Reduce the rate of assaults and altercations among youth and against staff
• Reduce the rate of gross security breaches
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce the introduction of contraband into the detention facilities
• Responsible for overall program efficiency and effectiveness:
• Assess and revamp organizational structure when required
• Develop quality assurance tools and procedures
• Coordinate with DYFJ Compliance unit to review and respond to federal, state and local oversight requirements and requests
• Support planning of staff training and development in partnership with Executive Director of Organizational Development and ACS's James Satterwhite Academy
• Oversee and strengthen the unit responsible for the comprehensive incident review process to enhance staff training and teaching opportunities
• Review and prepare administrative reports and analysis of the implementation and evaluation of programs and services for the population

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.
• Preferred Skills:
• Demonstrated superior judgment and management abilities
• Ability to work with and understand adolescents and their families
• Experience with the juvenile justice system and related systems
• Understanding of the functions and operations of juvenile detention
• Experience and ability managing professional and civil service staff
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team, as well as independently to achieve necessary results and ability to prioritize tasks and undertake several critical projects at one time