Juvenile Services: Assistant Facility Administrator (CORE)

Reporting directly to the Facility Administrator, responsible for assisting in the oversight of the daily operations and staff within Juvenile Services related to the CORE Residential Treatment Program and Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), or the pre-adjudication Detention Center.

• Assists in implementing policies and procedures to ensure all compliance standards are met 
• Aids in continuously analyzing and evaluating Juvenile Services programs and outcomes 
• Coordinates operational activities within the Juvenile Services residential facilities 
• Creates work schedules for case managers, facilities supervisors, and juvenile supervision officers 
• Performs performance reviews, makes and, in collaboration with the Facility Administrator, recommends personnel changes within department parameters 
• Collaborates with mental health professionals on coordinating care and services for residents 
• Aids in providing guidance and judgement on handling safety and security of the Juvenile Justice Center 
• Maintains and analyzes statistical data regarding resident programs and services 
• Provides trainings to facilities supervisors and personnel 
• Assists in managing expenditures of the facility and assists in preparing the annual budget 
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

CORE/JJAEP Assignment

• Assists in overseeing, implementing, and supervising daily operations of the CORE Residential Treatment Program and JJAEP 
• Provides direct supervision of the CORE residential and JJAEP Case Managers 
• Assists in coordinating the operational activities and programs including staff schedules, maintenance, food service, educational programs, purchases, and housekeeping 
• Works in collaboration with the Detention Facility Administrator and Assistant Facility Administrator, shares staff and resources and cross-training 

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Facility Administrator
• Direct Reports – Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint 
• Position involves operating motor vehicles 
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuff and leg shackles) 
• Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending and squatting 

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment 
• Continuous contact with youth accused or adjudicated of various crimes 
• May be required to perform work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet, conditions) 

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Serves on-call on a 24-hour basis 
• Requires flexibility to work: days, evenings and/or weekend hours 
• Ability to work scheduled Saturdays supervising juvenile programs 
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology or a related field (see licensure requirements below) three (3) years of full-time work experience in a juvenile supervision related field 
• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory role 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a non-disqualifying criminal history per Texas Administrative Code Sections 344.200 and 344.400 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Required within six (6) months of employment 

• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Probation Officer Certification (JPO) 
• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification (JSO) 
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (CPI) 
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Certification (CPR) 
• First Aid/AED Certification 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field 
• Four (4) years of full-time work experience in a juvenile supervision related field 
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role 

EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Child Abuse Registry Check

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Salary : $68,158