Assistant Director of Juvenile Services

JOB CODE: 1333

PAY GRADE: 2310

SALARY RANGE: $66,972 - $112,213

LOCATION OF WORK
Juvenile Services

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the administrative direction of the Director of Juvenile Services, performs high-level responsible supervisory work assisting the Director in accomplishing the goals of the Department of Juvenile Services for East Baton Rouge Parish. Work involves responsibility for assisting the Director in managing all divisions, making recommendations concerning the operations of various activities, conferring with parish law enforcement leaders or other public officials concerning juveniles and related problems, and performing other administrative duties as needed. The employee of this class assists the Director in supervising a large staff of professionals and other personnel through subordinate supervisors. Work is of an independent nature and is reviewed through conferences and results obtained. Performs other work as requested.

ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Assists in supervising a large professional staff in Probation and Family Services (Intake, Casework, FINS, & Detention) of juveniles placed on probation by Juvenile Court. Reviews all operations of Juvenile and Family Services; confers with the Director on current and proposed programming, and recommends changes as needed. Assists with the preparation of departmental fiscal requirements including administering the annual budget. Assists in the interviewing and selection of employees for vacant positions; reviews the work of subordinates and facilitates the enforcement of disciplinary measures as needed. Assists in policy and procedure development and preparation of departmental reports. Investigates and recommends changes in the operations of the Department of Juvenile Services. Serves on numerous advisory committees to assist in developing policies and recommendations specific to juveniles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations affecting the operation of probation programs, the principles and practices of juvenile detention, secure custody, and residential treatment. Knowledge of licensing requirements and federally mandated guidelines applicable to Juvenile Detention. Knowledge of the operations, functions, policies, and procedures of the Juvenile Court. Knowledge of the policies and procedures of municipal budgeting, accounting, personnel, and purchasing operations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration and supervision. Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies. Ability to direct and supervise subordinate professional personnel engaged in the investigation, counseling, supervision, and case documentation of probationers and detainees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. Ability to analyze and effectively report on operating conditions and problems, verbally and in writing, and to recommend solutions. Ability to analyze complex administrative problems and to make appropriate recommendations and decisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

NOTE:
The work examples described in this specification are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the job.