Location: Edinburg,TX, USA
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Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly advanced (senior-level) work managing and overseeing a high security correctional facility for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses and committed to the agency by a juvenile court. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of a multifaceted institutional service and treatment system, which includes an integrated, system-wide rehabilitative program and specialized treatment programs; establishing goals and objectives and developing standards for achieving established goals; developing guidelines to administer and enforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; overseeing daily facility operations and activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and interacting with juvenile judges, district attorneys, probation departments, and other state agencies. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal su ervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call 24 hours per day, and travel occasionally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses leadership and teambuilding skills to motivate facility staff and youth to work toward common objectives and goals. Oversees the preparation of management and operational reports, including special projects and non-routine reports; provides relevant information to executive management regarding the impact of the facilitys daily operations on the educational, treatment, and recreational programs, religious services, health services, and other services provided at the facility. Implements techniques for evaluating programs, services, and daily activities; develops and evaluates recommendations for guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations to enhance programs, services, and operations. Ensures ongoing implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections. Directs and monitors activities of staff and the youth population; provides technical guidance; takes necessary action to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures. Establishes and oversees secure facility operations to ensure the security and safety of the youth population, staff, property, and equipment; appropriately responds to emergency situations; plans, directs, and coordinates the placement of youth in the event of emergencies. Develops and evaluates budget requests; reviews fiscal data and directs the organization and controlled use of resources to meet fiscal goals and objectives. Cooperates and consults with juvenile judges, district attorneys, probation departments, other state agencies, and halfway house, program, and other facility administrators throughout the agency to ensure common goals are met. Directs activities relating to the facilitys compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and takes action to address identified disparities and takes action to address identified disparities. Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters Degree Track: Education. A Masters Degree. Experience. Six (6) years full-time wage-earning experience in a residential setting, treatment, correctional program, or trauma-informed settings for youth with significant needs and risks. Program administration experience. Four (4) years of experience must be in a supervisory/management position, which oversees or directs an operation, program, or organization. OR Bachelors Degree Track: Education. A Bachelors Degree. Experience. Eight (8) years full-time wage-earning experience in a residential setting, treatment, correctional program, or trauma-informed settings for youth with significant needs and risks. Program administration experience. Four (4) years of experience must be in a supervisory/management position, which oversees or directs an operation, program, or organization. OR Non-Degree Track: Education. Must have a high-school diploma or equivalent. May