Juvenile Detention Center Administrator

About the role

This position plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center. Administers and implements policies, procedures and directives established for the detention center to ensure safety and security is maintained for the protection of residents, staff and the community. Assures compliance with the Department of Juvenile Justice Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers as well as other regulatory requirements such as the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, Fairfax County and Court policy and procedure. This position works under the general supervision of the JDRDC Residential Services Division Director. This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the supervision of up to 112 county employees and directly supervises three assistant superintendents and an administrative supervisor
• Oversees the selection and hiring of all staff; creates an effective training development program for supervisors and line staff
• Meets regularly with staff in supervision and completes performance evaluations; assigns work schedules for 24/7 operation, reviews work of employees and conducts group meetings
• Plans for after hours on call for emergency issues and coordinates essential employee services during times when county officials declare an emergency
• Oversees and directs the implementation of educational and mental health services for residents
• Coordinates with the Fairfax County Public Schools and the State Department of Education for the operations of an alternative school program to provide appropriate educational services to the residents which includes up to 14 educational professionals
• Coordinates with CSB personnel to ensure appropriate mental health assessment and management for all youth and where appropriate, that treatment services are in place to meet the needs of the residents
• Ensures that the program provides medical services, food services, volunteer services, recreational and behavior management programming that meets the needs of all residents
• Ensures that expenditures are kept within budget allotments as defined by JDRDC Finance and either directly or through designated subordinates' reviews and approves all purchases
• Ensures the maintenance and upkeep of the secure detention facility and coordinates the needs and issues with the Facilities Management Division of county government
• Arranges for and maintains agreements with other county agencies and oversees contracts for health consultants such as medical doctor, psychiatrist and teen health and sexuality consultant
• Informs and educates community groups and other county agencies about the philosophy and operations of the Juvenile Detention Center
• Participates as a member of the senior management team for Juvenile Court
• Leads and/or participates in Agency and County level workgroups and committees; participates and collaborates within the agency, human services, committees and/or teams for special projects
• Represents the Fairfax County JDC at State level meetings, committees and workgroups; attends quarterly statewide Virginia Juvenile Detention Association (VJDA) meetings; and participates in Department of Juvenile Justice workgroups and committees

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master's degree in social/behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or education; plus, four years of professional experience in probation work, including three years in a supervisory capacity.

Certificates and Licenses Required: Valid driver's license (required at the time of application).

Necessary Special Requirements: This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel to ensure the continuity of essential operations and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation. The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer: Criminal Background Investigation, Child Protective Services Registry Check, Credit Check, Sanction Screenings, Driving Record Check, Pre-employment Medical Evaluation, Tuberculosis Test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience supervising staff to include their performance evaluations, training and mentoring staff
• At least four years' professional experience working with families and adolescents, preferably in a residential or home-based setting
• An understanding of Juvenile Justice Reform, the child welfare system, adolescent brain development, and the impact of trauma on families
• Experience interpreting and successful compliance with State and Federal regulations and completing quality assurance checks
• Experience doing case management, treatment planning, and using evidenced-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Expressive Arts Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions
• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures of the juvenile justice system
• Thorough knowledge of related federal, state and local juvenile and domestic relations laws
• Knowledge of the Virginia Department of Youth and Family Services Standards
• Knowledge of the current trends and methods of addressing delinquency and related problems
• Knowledge of, and the ability to train others in the use of, a variety of restraining devices
• Ability to plan, direct and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to recognize problems of both a physical and psychological nature as exhibited by juveniles assigned to the JDC
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with juveniles, subordinates, and state and County officials
• Ability to objectively evaluate and improve operating policies and procedures at the JDC
• Ability to speak and write effectively
• Ability to plan and direct administrative/facility maintenance tasks for the JDC

Physical Requirements

Job is generally sedentary in nature, however the position does require walking and standing, visual and auditory acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Must communicate with others. Employee may be required to lift up to 15 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

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