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Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS). Supervises the daily operation of the Juvenile Detention Center and community-based diversion programs provided by the County.. Encourages healthy public relations and establishes support for Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services by promoting cooperation with other organizations, schools, law enforcement agencies and the Courts.. including experience in staff supervision and in the development, administration, and/or supervision of juvenile corrections, child welfare, or residential treatment programs.. Skills related to management of the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services programs with responsibilities to the youth, parents, Board of Supervisors, state officials, the juvenile justice system and the public.

assistant director

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public! Why work at Linn County? Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees On-site fitness centers for $15 per year 100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunities Salary Minimum: $75,258 Midpoint: $90,019 About Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services Assistant Director: Supervises the daily operation of the Juvenile Detention Center and community-based diversion programs provided by the County. Direct support to supervisory staff, assists in developing management and department goals, ensures implementation of program policies and procedures, and participates in ongoing evaluation and reassessment of the programs. Work requires close cooperation with juvenile court, law enforcement and other agencies. Knows the Countys Customer-Centered Culture principles, the Countys Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis. Supervises the daily operation of Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services by leading a team of supervisors, providing support and evaluation of shift supervisors; cover in the absence of a detention shift supervisor or the Diversion supervisor. Ensures facility maintenance issues are handled appropriately with well-defined relationships with Facilities staff. Tracks vehicle maintenance and ensure that safe units are being utilized. Ensures DHS licensing standards are being met; accessing use of confinement, employee files, etc. Oversees kitchen and the Department of Education regulations and licensing, food ordering, wellness policy and standard operating procedures: PREA coordinator; ensures that all aspects of PREA are being implemented. Ensures development and consistent implementation of program policies and procedures by conducting ongoing needs assessment, responding to identified needs and establishing goals and objectives for continued growth. Improves the delivery systems and develops new programming ideas. Trains, develops, and supervises staff by coordinating recruitment and orientation of staff, scheduling of staff to maintain needed ratios in the center and community coverage. Maintains an up-to-date employee training manual for all JDDS programs. Prepares payroll and monitors Dayforce. Develops and ensures appropriate training of new and current staff (Mandt/CPR/TIRCA). Plans and implements staff meetings by arranging for in-service training. Participates in the Evolv resource team; prepares and tests Evolv updates as well as assists in alterations or additions to Evolv needed to stay up to do with frequently changing programming. Updates website information on a regular basis. Creates quarterly departmental newsletters. Encourages healthy public relations and establishes support for Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services by promoting cooperation with other organizations, schools, law enforcement agencies and the Courts. Ensures well-developed contacts with local colleges to maintain internship opportunities. Assists Director in maintaining a positive relation with the media, carrying out tours of the facility, executing speaking engagements, and developing & updating brochures for all programs. Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the Voice of the Customer and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible. Performs other duties as assigned. Bachelors degree in social work or related field is required. Over two (2) years of experience is required in the care, management, and counseling of dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth in a secure residential setting and in-home/community settings; including experience in staff supervision and in the development, administration, and/or supervision of juvenile corrections, child welfare, or residential treatment programs. Additional relevant education or directly related experience may count towards minimum qualifications on a year for year basis at the discretion of the hiring manager. Some positions may require the following specialized licenses and certifications: Medication Dispensing Certificate, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training, CPR Certification, Mandt Certification. Skills related to management of the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services programs with responsibilities to the youth, parents, Board of Supervisors, state officials, the juvenile justice system and the public. Ability to report directly to the Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services Director. Ability to read and understand State codes, federal regulations, court orders, behavior summaries, studies, reports, budgets, personnel policies, contracts, and professional journals. Ability to write proposals, grants, training materials, program descriptions, policies and procedures, letters, legislative positions, agendas, program manuals, court reports, brochures and other publicity materials. Skills needed to understand, develop, and maintain statistical reports, outcome data, budget development and monitoring, and payroll. Ability to interact with staff in a team approach. Interacts with board and committees and attends meetings. Responsible for establishment of effective cooperation and collaboration with other agencies. Ability to make presentations to the general public. Ability to interact with youth and parents in the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services programs. Ability to physically restrain residents for protection of themselves or others. Ability to operate vehicles, telephone and voicemail systems, cellular phone with data plan, handheld portable radios, stove, microwave, refrigerator, washers, dryers, VCR/DVD, fax machine, copier, tools (hammer, etc.), recreational equipment, fire alarms, DVtel playback system, computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Evolv, EDMS, Dayforce, Outlook, etc.), fax, backup generators, Dayforce time clocks, VPN, mechanical restraints and security systems. Special Necessary Requirements: Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Subject to criminal and credit history review. Valid Drivers License required. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shift flexible based on department & client need #J-18808-Ljbffr

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