Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator with regards to treatment and business responsibilities.
• Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides daily supervision to assigned staff.
• Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc.
• Administers all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator.
• Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.
• Coordinates American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation process.
• Consults with attorneys, parents, departmental personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to juveniles in DJJ care.
• May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience, Training, or Skills: Two years of experience in public or business administration.

Substitute Experience for Education: Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program.

Special Requirements: None.

Pay

Salary range: $62,570.64 – $92,015.04 per annum.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week; executive branch position, ineligible for overtime pay. Initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months (per KRS 18A.111).