Compensation

Why you’ll love it here!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SUPPORT. The Office of Public Integrity (OPI) is committed to helping OJA and its contracted partners by providing resources, information, and support.  The OPI Licensing and Program Assessment Division is responsible for licensing, monitoring, and performing on-site inspections of OJA staff and its contractors. By joining our team, you will be meeting face to face with OJA’s contracted detention centers and group homes across the state and assisting in the continued improvement in services and safety for youth in our care. 

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or supervision of programs related to the delivery of agency services on a statewide basis. This includes the supervision of professional level staff in providing a variety of services and assistance to eligible clients, responsibility for a work unit of a division or a single program area, assisting in directing a major multifunctional program or unit, or overall responsibility for major program activities involving the principal operations of the agency. Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing direction and guidance for program services or operations and coordinating program functions and activities within an agency division or unit.

Typical Functions

• Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program; directs and supervises professional level staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities.
• Develops and recommends policies, rules and regulations which pertain to the administration of assigned programs consistent with federal and state laws; participates in program analysis, including the analysis of problems and needed services.
• Directs studies of needs; reviews and analyzes information from studies and projects for immediate and long-range program development; advises subordinate program staff and other interested groups of the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies.
• Reviews periodic staff reports, administrative audits, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and quality of service; develops controls to assure accountability for program operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.
• Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices.

Level Descriptor

Programs Manager I

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities related to direct supervisory responsibility over a professional level staff. This will include responsibility for all phases of assessing program staffing needs, conducting local on-site staff meetings and training to provide information about program policies and procedures, counseling with local officials about needs and problems at the local level, and initiating corrective actions concerning program procedures and staff management.

Programs Manager II

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities related to direct supervisory responsibility over a professional level staff; responsibility for assessing program staffing needs, conducting local on-site staff meetings and training to provide information about program policies and procedures, counseling with local officials about needs and problems at the local level, developing and coordinating community, stakeholder, or partner outreach for the program, and initiating corrective actions concerning program procedures and staff management.

Education and Experience

Programs Manger I

Education and Experience required at this level consists of a bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Programs Manger II

Education and Experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and one year of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability is required to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret and apply policy material; and to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Additional Job Description

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the completion of assigned duties to include.
• Lead/assist in all onsite licensing and monitoring assessments for Secure Juvenile Detention Facilities, Community Intervention Centers, and Secure Juvenile Facilities to ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Administrative Code.
• Lead/assist in all assessments of all contracted residential childcare facilities and other nonresidential services and programs as directed.
• Lead/assist in assessments of the OJA Juvenile Services Unit (JSU) offices throughout the state to ensure compliance with OJA policy and Oklahoma State Statute.
• Complete detailed reports containing any licensing/assessment findings and areas of improvement.
• Visit OJA Contracted/Licensed facilities as requested to review operations and provide support.
• Assist in reviews of other OJA agency operations as requested/assigned by OJA executive director and/or supervisor.
• Assists in providing guidance and technical assistance to OJA staff, contractors, licensees, and other stakeholders in the areas of facility licensing and agency policy as requested.
• Support efforts to create and amend agency policy, rules, and Oklahoma Administrative Code at the direction of OJA Executive Director and/or supervisor.
• Represents OJA in internal and external meetings as assigned.

Special Requirements

Some positions will require that applicants be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.

Must be able to pass background check and fingerprint check.

A trial period of 12 months will be required.

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**For additional information/questions regarding the job posting, benefits and additional career opportunities, please contact Sheryl Liepins at 405.620.6495 or sheryl.liepins@oja.ok.gov **

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Salary : $25 - $28