Juvenile Probation Division Director
Location: Austin, Texas
Description: Travis County is at present recruited Juvenile Probation Division Director right now, this vacancy will be designated in Texas. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Directs the overall operations, staff and functions of a division within a juvenile justice system through subordinate managers. Provides leadership, manageme! nt and coordination in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating division operations in accordance with State, Federal and Local laws, policies, procedures and guidelines. Develops division strategic plans to accomplish goals and objectives and improve effectiveness and efficiency of services. Directs the staffing, training, development and performance evaluation of division staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the second in a series of four juvenile probation-related job classifications within the Senior Management/Middle Management job family. This classification is distinguished by the administrative and management duties and responsibilities performed in directing the staff and operations of a division through subordinate managers. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Management of court staff responsible for supporting Jud! ges, maintaining legal files and records, producing court orde! rs, processing legal documents, requests for information, and coordinating multiple dockets. Supervises staff assigned to the division. Conducts work flow and trend analysis, and establishes department systems to ensure the efficiency and quality of department functions and operations. Prepares reports, monitors statistics and monitors department workload to ensure policies, procedures, laws and regulations are being met. Reports to Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.
Directs, plans, organizes, implements, monitors and evaluates the overall operations, staff and functions of a division. Directs and ensures conformity with State and Federal laws and guidelines, and policies and procedures for the health, safety and welfare of juveniles.
Directs management and staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and dismissals, and ensures activities are consistent with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates opportunities for improved perform! ance, learning and development of staff, and identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.
Develops division strategic plans to accomplish goals and objectives and improve effectiveness and efficiency of services.
Oversees and participates in development of division policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Directs the scheduling of day-to-day operations and staffing for the division.
Prepares and reviews a variety of fiscal, administrative and statistical reports, and interprets findings. Evaluates current programs, procedures and practices on an on-going basis. Plans and develops policies, procedures and programs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and monitors the division’s workload to ensure that quality services are being provided.
Prepares and administers division budget. Monitors and approves budget expenditures to ensure consistently with system goals and objectives and remaining available funds. Establishes internal control procedures for! budget related activities.
Provides high-level technical advice, p! olicy interpretation and guidance for application of appropriate procedures to managers and other staff.
Represents the department and serves as a liaison for local and statewide committees and task forces, advisory groups and the general public. Serves as spokesperson to media and outside agencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in a social service, community corrections or a juvenile agency, including three (3) years of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age.Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer and/or Detention Officer or eligible for cert! ification within six (6) months of date of hire, including successful completion of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, First Aid and Handle with Care (state approved physical restraint technique).Valid Texas Driver's License.Preferred: One (1) year of experience in full time casework management.Correctional administration experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Management principles, practices and techniques.
Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
Federal, State and Local program laws and requirements.
Budgetary practices and techniques.
Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. Skill in:
Directing management and staff, allocating resources and evaluating programs.
Strategic planning, developing, monitoring and e! valuating programs.
Leadership and collaboration.
Problem-solvi! ng and decision-making.
Developing and monitoring program budgets.
Both verbal and written communication, including presentations. Ability to:
Direct, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff.
Develop and implement policies and procedures and strategic and operational plans.
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate program initiatives.
Serve as a high-level technical consultant and liaison.
Prepare administrative and statistical reports.
Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Prepare correspondence, memorandums and other written materials.
May require the ability to work with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information:
Physical requir! ements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50-100 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, squatting to perform the essential functions. Requires exposure to hostile behavior from clients. May be subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases and poor ventilation. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Subject to stressful environment and client and customer contact for extended periods of time. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overt! ime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the po! sition.
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Location: 2515 S. Congress Ave. Austin
Department: Juvenile Probation
Drug Test Required
Psychological Exam Required
Criminal, Driving, Education & Employment Background Check Required
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