Assistant Deputy Director for Community Programs

Assistant Deputy Director for Community Programs (EY045)

Job no: 5105614

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Richmond (City), Virginia

Categories: Public Safety

Title: Assistant Deputy Director for Community Programs (EY045)

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $157,868 - $175,038

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

This posting is open to current employees of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice only.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.


Commonwealth positions offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: Fourteen (14) paid holidays, Paid and Unpaid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family Personal, Parental and FMLA), Health and Dental Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (Counseling), Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance.

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The person in this position works with the Deputy Director of Community Programs to lead a range of core services and implement innovative and evidence-based practices for youth and families involved in the court service units. The position directs re-entry initiatives/programming to support positive community transitions for youth. The position will collaborate with regional program managers and court service unit directors to provide guidance and direction for implementation of the division supervision program; collaborate with internal divisions to provide oversight of new initiatives to achieve established objectives and evaluate fidelity to models and adherence to directives and procedures.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, the selected candidate will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form at the time of employment and annually thereafter.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, selected candidates must possess the following:
• Extensive experience executing the duties of a Regional Program Manager or Court Service Unit Director
• Comprehensive knowledge of the juvenile justice system, case management and juvenile justice program development
• Considerable knowledge of court service unit operations, community programming, and the administration and management principles related to complex juvenile justice program implementation
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the operations of court service units
• Knowledge of human resources policy and procedures; recruitment and management of staff performance
• Ability to develop and plan policies, standards, regulations, goals and strategies
• Ability to interpret data, policies and procedures and make recommendations related to management and operational issues and resource deployment
• Ability to develop appropriate programs; perform project management, comprehensive planning and project implementation
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and develop modifications as appropriate
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to direct the work of subordinate staff
• Ability to manage budget and human resource functions
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of management, governmental bodies, and the public
• Ability to represent the Deputy Director of Community Programs and the agency on planning and management issues

Additional Considerations

Additional considerations include the following:
• Extensive and progressively responsible supervisory, administrative, and managerial experience in the juvenile justice system
• Considerable experience in implementing community programs for juveniles

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License:
A valid driver's license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Brown

Phone: email only

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 29 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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