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DIVISION
DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE:
Travis County
Juvenile
Court
Department, Austin, Texas.
This position reports to Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
and the Juvenile Board of Travis County as appropriate.
Duties: Essential
job functions of this position and the percentage of time spent
at each duty: 1) 20%
- Directs and manages the Domestic Relations Division of the
Juvenile Court Department in compliance with departmental
policies and procedures and applicable state and federal
statutes. The
Division consists of four units:
Registry, Legal, Accounting and Family Services; 2) 20% -
Ensures that policies and procedures provide adequate protection
for the prompt turnaround of, and accurate record keeping of
child support payments collected and distributed; 3) 20% -
Manages personnel, equipment, facilities, and finances; 4) 20% -
Plans for future services and budgetary needs of the four units
mentioned; 5) 20% - Serves as a liaison with other county
departments, local and state entities and general public.
Monthly salary range:
$4,694 - $5,867.
(1998)
JUVENILE
JUSTICE COURT/CENTER ADMINISTRATOR:
Benton/Franklin Counties Superior Court, Kennewick, WA.
Highly responsible and administrative position.
Qualifications: Master's
degree in behavioral or social science, public or court
administration, or related field is normally required.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the
Juvenile Justice or social services areas including related
managerial and supervisory responsibility.
Or, any combination of bachelor's degree and
education/experience that, in the opinion of the Superior
Court's judges, would provide the desired skills, knowledge and
ability to effectively perform the responsibilities of the
position. Valid
driver's license with good record.
For further information and application, contact
Personnel Resources (509) 737-2777 or 786-5625.
Salary: Up to
$6,348 per month, plus benefits. (1998)
TRIAL
COURT EXECUTIVE: The Utah State Courts is seeking an
experienced Court Executive for the Third Juvenile District (
Salt
Lake,
Summit, and
Tooele
Counties
). Duties: This
position is responsible for the administration of the juvenile
court which includes providing administrative support to eight
judges, managing support operations consisting of 100+
probation, special services, and clerical staff, case
management, court facilities and court security.
Develops, justifies and manages the court budget, serves
as liaison with other government agencies, the bar, news media
and the community. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of directly related
experience or graduate degree in judicial or public
administration, law or related field plus 4 years of experience,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Beyond the traditional management activities, a
successful Juvenile Court Executive will possess a leadership
style that fosters participation and innovation at all levels of
court operation, the interpersonal skills necessary to advocate
and manage change in a collaborative manner, and solid
organization and technical skills, including case management
procedures. Annual
salary range: $42,741
- $64,185.(1998)
DIVISION
MANAGER:
Ada County
Juvenile
Detention
Center, Fourth District
Court, Boise, Idaho. Ada County
is Idaho 's largest and most
populace court district, centered in Boise. Summary: The
Detention Facility is a division of the overall Court, housing
87 beds, both detention and treatment, within the newly expanded
facility. The Division Manager is an exempt employee, serving
under the Court Director. The Manager must possess general
overall knowledge of detention and residential treatment
systems, inclusive of the medical, food service, financial and
personnel components. Strong written and verbal skills are
required with a progressive perspective. Qualifications: include
a bachelor's degree with 5 years of direct experience in a
detention center or residential treatment program (master's
degree preferred with 3 years of experience) in the academic
field of criminal justice, sociology, social work or similar
credentials. Annual salary up to $45,000. (1998)
COURT
ADMINISTRATOR:
Denver Juvenile Court, Denver, CO.
Looking for a hands-on administrator to function as both
clerk of the court and court administrator.
Must possess excellent communication skills, be a team
player and a decision-maker for this rapidly growing court.
Qualifications: include
graduation from a college or university, six years of
supervisory or administrative experience, including two years in
a court-related environment.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for
the required formal education.
Annual salary range:
$48,000 - $55,000, depending on experience, skill and
ability. (1997)
DIRECTOR
OF INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES:
State of Washington, Department of Social
and Health Services, Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (DSHS-JRA).
Summary: Under determinate sentencing laws and
utilizing continuum of care, JRA provides for the protection,
care, treatment and custody of juvenile offenders in community
and institutional settings.
JRA operates three juvenile correctional institutions,
three youth camps, one boot camp, as well as mental health,
substance abuse, vocational, educational and sex offender
treatment programs. The
biennial budget for juvenile institutions is approximately $115
million dollars ($60 million operating, $55 million capital.)
The average daily juvenile offender population in
institutions is about 1000 (ages range from 11-21 with a median
of about 16), there are approximately 900 employees and 200
volunteers. JRA
institutional facilities are located throughout a wide area of Western Washington.
Incumbent must provide the leadership which assures that
available resources, public safety, treatment and welfare of the
juvenile offenders remain in their proper balance, ensuring the
maintenance of the continuum of care for juvenile offenders in
the State’s care. This
requires that the Director exercise a strong collaborative
leadership style which fosters partnership with the
institutional superintendents he/she supervises and the staff of
Community Services in JRA. The
Director must develop consensus and seek out policies, practices
and procedures which enhance efficiencies, seeing to it that
care of juvenile offenders is not compromised or denigrated.
This is no small task and is often fraught with seemingly
conflicting elements which must be reconciled as well as
integrated into a comprehensive program, which meets present and
future resource and population trends.
Annual salary: $66,288.
(1997)
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SUPERINTENDENT
OF DETENTION SERVICES:
Cuyahoga County
Juvenile
Detention
Center
is among the largest
centers in Ohio. The Superintendent is responsible for direct
administration and management of the Detention Services
Department in accordance with the mission of the Juvenile Court.
Duties: Plans, organizes, leads and controls a
management team consisting of the Deputy Superintendents to
ensure the safe, secure and humane operation of the Detention Center
and other detention
services. Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to select, lead,
motivate and supervise staff; and leadership skills in managing
a diverse and multifaceted residential and non-residential
program. Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university in criminal
justice, corrections, public administration, social work,
social/behavioral sciences or a closely related field plus 4
years of additional appropriate experience may be substituted
for a master’s degree. Experience:
At least 7 years of experience in administering a
juvenile detention center, or having operational responsibility
for a major function in a public/private residential facility or
a closely related field. Candidates
with a bachelor’s degree must have at least 11 years of
experience; at least 3 years of this experience must be in a
management or supervisory position with demonstrated ability in
supervision, budgeting, planning and program services.
An advanced degree, beyond a master’s degree, may
substitute for 6 years of experience. (1997)
JUVENILE
COURT ADMINISTRATOR:
Administrative Office of the Courts, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Reporting to the State Court Administrator, this senior
management position is responsible for directing all
non-judicial activities of a statewide juvenile court system,
including juvenile intake, probation and clerical services.
Duties: include utilizing management information
to monitor, evaluate and enhance system performance; project
management/program development; budget preparation and
justification; and preparation/advancement of proposed rules,
regulations and legislation relating to juvenile court
operation. Beyond
traditional management activities, the successful candidate will
provide vision and leadership in advancing both the interests of
the juvenile court and the juvenile justice system as a whole.
This role requires effective interaction, both within the
court system and with state and local executive branch agencies,
the legislative branch, child advocacy groups, and service
providers. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration,
or related field and 8 years of progressively responsible
management experience in a complex governmental or similar
setting. A graduate
degree in judicial, public or business administration, social
sciences or related field and management experience in juvenile
justice are preferred. A
law degree is a plus. Experience
should demonstrate a commitment to juvenile justice, a
leadership style that fosters participation and innovation at
all organizational levels, and the interpersonal skills
necessary to advocate and manage change in a collaborative
manner. Salary
range: $53,077 -
$79,720. (1997)
DIRECTOR
OF JUVENILE COURT SERVICES:
(Chief
Juvenile Probation Officer):Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa
County, Phoenix, Arizona. Duties: under
the overall direction of the Juvenile Presiding Judge, manages
and directs a multi-faceted, urban juvenile probation and
detention system, involving pre-disposition investigation, field
services, intensive probation services and various
special-purpose programs; supervises and directs division
directors regarding operations; and coordinates organization
activities with other agencies.
Departmental duties include but are not limited to:
organizing, planning, directing and administering the
activities of the Department; formulating policies and
administrative procedures; reviewing and evaluating the
effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services; preparing
and administering the budget; evaluating staff performance;
directing research and preparing reports; and performs other
high level executive functions related to probation services.
Qualifications:
a master’s degree from an academically accredited
college or university in a behavioral science, social work or
public administration and ten years of experience in the field
of justice and/or juvenile probation with at least five years of
progressively increasing responsibilities in an administrative
capacity. Incumbent
must have the ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships; demonstrated ability in enlisting
community involvement in juvenile justice issues and programs;
the ability to consistently search for new and innovative ways
to improve the Department and its processes; must be able to
communicate enthusiasm and energy to others in promoting a
shared future; and be able to clearly promote a positive and
hopeful outlook for the future of the Department.
Annual salary range:
$66,622 - $99,944. (1995)
JUVENILE
COURT ADMINISTRATOR:
Snohomish
County Superior Court, Everett, Washington.
Duties: responsible
for preparation, justification and administration of a $5.5
million budget; probation services and related programs for
youth that are mandated by laws and/or court rules; safe and
secure operation of the juvenile detention facility and
coordination of a new detention facility to open in 1997;
volunteer guardian ad litter program and community relations;
and administration and direction of 70 staff.
Qualifications:
bachelor’s degree in social services, human services,
justice, public or business administration, or related field and
5 years of experience in a responsible senior management
position directing a division or organization with programs
serving children and families; OR, any equivalent combination of
training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge
and abilities. A
master’s level degree is preferred.
Knowledge of judicial, juvenile, dependency, and criminal
justice process. Ability
to work collaboratively and communicate clearly and effectively.
Preference will be given for training and experience in
juvenile justice administration and facility construction
completion. Starting
salary range: $4,739
- $6,697. (1995)
SUPERINTENDENT:
Detention
Services Department, Secure Detention Unit,
Cuyahoga County
Juvenile Court, Cleveland, Ohio.
Duties: responsible
for direct administration and management in accordance with the
mission of the juvenile court and leads a three-person
management team consisting of the superintendent, deputy
superintendent for program, and deputy superintendent for
administration to ensure the safe, secure, and human operation
of the detention center. Qualifications:
ability to select, lead, motivate, and supervise staff.
Education: master’s
degree from an accredited college or university in criminal
justice, corrections, public administration, social work, or
social/behavioral sciences; bachelor’s degree in the areas
mentioned plus two years of additional appropriate experience
may be substituted for a master’s degree.
Six years’ experience in administering a juvenile
detention center or having operational responsibility for a
major function in a public or private residential facility.
Candidate with a bachelor’s degree must have at least
eight years of experience with three years of this experience
being in a management or supervisory position with demonstrated
ability in budgeting, planning, and program services.
Candidates must also have two years’ experience in
direct work with juveniles.
No salary range given. (1994)
DIRECTOR
OF DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
(DYS):
King
County, Seattle Washington.
Duties: DYS is responsible for operating the
county's juvenile detention facility; administering intake,
placement, support services, and supervision for youthful
offenders, and providing staff support to the King County Juvenile
Court. The director reports directly to the deputy county
executive for operations and the King County Superior Court and
is exempt from the county's civil service system.
Qualifications:
a degree in social services, human services, criminal
justice, public or business administration, or a related field
(master's degree preferred); at least five years of experience
directing large organizations with programs serving children and
families; exceptional communications skills.
Salary: $65,283
- $82,108, with benefits. (1994)
DIRECTOR
OF JUVENILE COURT SERVICES:
Coconino
County, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Administers Juvenile Court
Center, including detention,
supervision, and treatment services.
Qualifications: bachelor's degree in public or
business administration, criminal justice, sociology, or a
related field; five years of responsible management experience
at director or assistant director level; strong skills in
management, motivation, and public relations.
Preferred qualifications: master's degree; experience
with juvenile probation and/or detention at manager level;
experience with juvenile justice data-processing systems.
Salary range, $42,330 - $48,679.
(1994)
DIRECTOR
OF JUVENILE COURT SERVICES: Fourth
District Court, Boise, Idaho.
Summary: The court processes all county youth
offenders, child protection cases, and mental commitment
hearings and operates the county juvenile detention facility.
The incumbent is an exempt employee and serves under the
trial court administrator, directing the court’s professional
staff in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation
of new and existing programs and supervising a staff of
approximately 71, including juvenile probation officers,
detention, clerical, administrative, security, cooks, and
maintenance. Qualifications:
include a master’s degree in business, public, or court
administration, social work, social sciences, or criminal
justice and at least seven years of administrative experience or
a bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields with at least
ten years of administrative experience.
Salary is $30,000-41,000 annually. (1991)
DIRECTOR
OF PROBATE AND JUVENILE COURT SERVICES:
Berrien County Probate
Court, St. Joseph, Michigan.
Summary: Under the direction of the chief probate
judge, the incumbent administers and directs the personnel,
services, and programs of the probate and juvenile court
including the youth service bureau, probation division,
community placement services, juvenile center, probate office,
business office, and volunteer coordinator.
Duties are carried out in accordance with the court's
statutory purpose, policies, and procedures and in accordance
with Berrien County
policies and
procedures. Qualifications:
include a master's degree (in social work, social sciences,
business or public administration, education, or criminal
justice) or a law degree and five years of administrative or
supervisory experience in a public or private agency; or a
bachelor's degree in the areas listed above and five
years of supervisory experience in the Berrien County Probate
and Juvenile Court. Salary
is negotiable. (1991)
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