What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH FACILITIES DIRECTOR-STATEWIDE position at State of Louisiana?
Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice - Central Office in Baton Rouge, LA.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ron Broussard
OJJ/ Human Resources
Ronald.Broussard3@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR
A master's degree in criminal justice or a social sciences field, counseling, education, public administration, or business administration, plus four years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR
A doctorate degree in a criminal justice field, counseling, social science field, education, public administration, or business administration plus three years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTES:
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge may be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by State and Federal laws are granted.
In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To serve as chief administrator of all juvenile secure care facilities.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Administrator.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from the Deputy Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Office of Juvenile Justice.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct line over Youth Facility Directors; may also supervise other Juvenile Justice personnel or lower-level personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Juvenile Justice.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Youth Facility Director by the presence of total administrative responsibility for all Secure Care Facilities Statewide.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Administers policies and procedures for the operation and development of secure care facilities and programs.
Gives direction to staff in preparing revisions of manuals and planning materials.
Takes steps necessary to ensure high level staff competence.
Recommends appointment, promotion, discipline, or dismissal of staff members in accordance with agency personnel practices.
Coordinates the DYS' services with those of other public and private agencies.
Represents the Assistant Secretary before legislative committees, hearings, and meetings on matters relating to juvenile justice issues.
Critiques and evaluates unit services through interviews, observations, and document reviews and develops corrective plans as necessary.
Directs the operations of secure care facilities through an interactive role involving contact of line managers, office managers, client population, and the private sector. Represents the DYS' interests in meetings with the Louisiana Juvenile Judges Association Liaison Committee.
Confers with Facility Directors and staff on an ongoing basis to discuss issues, policies, problems, etc.
Implements proven and innovative programming into the operations of the division to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Salary : $7,521 - $15,224
