Assistant Juvenile Director

Douglas County Juvenile Department

Full time non-exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

NOTE: It is anticipated that the current Juvenile Director will be retiring at the end of calendar year 2025. The Assistant Juvenile Director will be given first consideration for that position prior to the County opening a general recruitment. The Juvenile Director salary range is $108,222 to $143,353

Job Summary:
The Assistant Juvenile Director performs broad administrative oversight of multiple divisions of the Douglas County Juvenile Department, provides leadership and direction in the day-to-day operations, programs, and services, including the security and safety of facilities in compliance with stringent judicial, state and county legal guidelines. Serves as second in command and has broad authority in decision making.

Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
1. Supervise, coordinate, monitor, and oversee daily operations of Accountability Services Division staff, Juvenile programs, delivery of services, and assigned caseloads; ensure work is in compliance with appropriate regulations and department standards. Oversee the development of complex reports and correspondence, and act as subject matter expert for guidance to other departments and/or outside agencies. Serves as member of department management team and participates in development of goals and objectives.
2. Assess program needs; participate in establishing and interpreting policy; partake in the selection, training, and evaluation of staff; and assist in union negotiations. Develop and maintain internal staff development program, coordinate and oversee training compliance to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements; provide training, consultation, and education to staff, service providers, schools, and the public. Evaluate work performance and assume accountability for work performed.
3. Serve as Chair of the Douglas County Community Resources Staffing Committee; represent department and serve as department liaison to the community, Juvenile/Circuit Court, Adapt, other service groups, committees, law enforcement, Board of County Commissioners, and other community partners and governmental bodies.
4. Develop and maintain a variety of required records, reports, tracking systems and statistical data as required by state law and department policy; monitor agreements, contracts, and other related program requirements.
5. Oversee the use of placement resources for delinquent youth; coordinate activities between youth and community resources; assist in referral of youth from one agency or treatment to another.
6. Serve in the role of Hearings Officer for Preliminary Revocation Hearings involving youth under the supervision of the Oregon Youth Authority who have been paroled from Youth Correctional Facilities and alleged to be in violation of parole.
7. Perform other duties or special projects of a similar nature and level, as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, corrections, or related field plus at least six years of experience in juvenile justice field that includes at least three years in a supervisory capacity or program management.

Required

• Oregon driver's license.
• Regular and consistent attendance

Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of the Juvenile Code, juvenile court operations, Oregon Juvenile Justices Statutes, and the child welfare laws of the State of Oregon. Considerable knowledge of adolescent development, family dynamics, juvenile delinquency and behavior management, and other evidence based practices and interventions; thorough knowledge of supervision principles, management techniques, personnel administration, performance appraisals, disciplinary processes, and employment practices; individual and group work with delinquent children, adolescents and their families. Skill in: Communicating in a clear and concise manner, applying meticulous interviewing, counseling, and listening techniques and principals, effectively dealing with angry, hostile, or confused youth to gain their confidence and cooperation. Use of modern office equipment, hand-held devices, and software programs. Ability to: train staff and work harmoniously with, supervise, and coordinate the work of subordinate employees; secure confidence and cooperation of community agencies, officials and the public; assist in union negotiations; communicate effectively both in written and oral form; conduct presentations, manage time efficiently and make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures and consider the impact and implication of decisions to accomplish organizational goals; establish and maintain records, reports, and required statistical data; courteously and effective meet and deal with other employees, juveniles and their families, law enforcement officials, courts, physicians, service agencies, community partners, and the public; respond to deficient work performance issues; and coordinate personnel rule or collective bargaining agreement requirements with Human Resources in a successful manner.