Superintendent Of Juvenile Detention Center

Description

Essential Duties

Performs complex professional and administrative work coordinating the programs and operations of a medium size regional secure juvenile detention center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Schedules, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and counsels staff, which includes conducting staff conferences and meetings; advises staff on complex or unusual problems/situations;
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the operation of a detention center, which includes pre- and post-dispositional programs;
• Participates in State, regional, and local professional organizations.
• Serves as member of Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Advisory Board;
• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• Interprets, develops, implements, monitors, and updates the policies and directives established for the center;
• Interprets the philosophy and objectives of the program through contacts with interested State and local agencies, judiciary, and community organizations;
• Required to perform on-call duties to respond to emergencies and other facility needs;
• Monitors implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal regulations, licensing standards, and other mandated regulations and applicable laws;
• Hires, promotes, disciplines, and dismisses employees using human resources best practices;
• Participates in budget preparation and approves and monitors expenditures; provides fiscal data, as needed;
• Communicates with officials, parents, legal representatives, the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Counts and Circuit Court in matters regarding both routine and complex program issues;

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responds to out of control/violent detainee situations (both verbal and physical), providing behavioral and crisis management skills;
• Monitors quality assurance, cost control and customer satisfaction initiatives;
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
• Serves on Citywide project teams;
• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned;
• Transports detainees, as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Juvenile Detention Facility. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in corrections, psychology, sociology or related field required, supplemented by special courses related to residential care and extensive experience in a professional capacity in an adolescent residential care facility, including considerable experience in a supervisory capacity.

Additional Requirements

Valid State Driver's License required and acceptable driving record according to City criteria. View City's Driving Criteria.

Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check and reference checks completed, and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination

Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City pays 20.96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City pays 20.96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures