Head of Programme Management

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: 8711 LaGrange Road Building D, Louisville, KY 40242 USA

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

Coordinates activities within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities in the implementation and administration of the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) accreditation process.

Collaborates with program participants on planning, implementing, and monitoring of provision of each program services.

Monitors facility programs ensuring facility and DJJ policies and procedures are within ACA compliance and recommend and make changes as necessary.

Responsible for the coordination and readiness for other audits within the facility to include the PREA.

Oversees facility programs to ensure they are meeting standards and recommend and make changes as necessary.

Reviews, maintains and archives facility files in accordance with applicable retention schedule.

Collects and analyze data related to the programs, collaborate with Facility Managers and administrative staff to obtain all required documents per policy.

Assists in developing, facilitating and conducting initial and annual training with staff to ensure all ACA and PREA standards are oriented to mandatory policies, procedures and have completed mandatory training prior to working with DJJ youth.

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in management or administration.

Administrative or business experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.