Juvenile Detention Center Administrator

This position plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center. Also administers and implements the policies, procedures and directives established for the detention center to ensure that safety and security is maintained for the protection of residents, staff and the community. Assures compliance with the Department of Juvenile Justice Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers as well as other regulatory requirements such as the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, Fairfax County and Court policy and procedure. This position works under the general supervision of the JDRDC Residential Services Division Director.

Oversees the supervision of up to 112 county employees and directly supervises three assistant superintendents and an administrative supervisor; oversees the selection and hiring of all staff; creates an effective training development program for supervisors and line staff; meets regularly with staff in supervision and completes performance evaluations; assigns work schedules for 24/7operation, reviews work of employees and conducts group meetings; plans for after hours on call for emergency issues and coordinates essential employee services during times when county officials declare an emergency.

Oversees and directs the implementation of educational and mental health services for residents. Coordinates with the Fairfax County Public Schools and the State Department of Education for the operations of an alternative school program to provide appropriate educational services to the residents which includes up to 14 educational professionals. Coordinates with CSB personnel to ensure appropriate mental health assessment and management for all youth and where appropriate, that treatment services are in place to meet the needs of the residents. Ensures that the program provides medical services, food services, volunteer services, recreational and behavior management programming that meets the needs of all residents.

Ensures that expenditures are kept within budget allotments as defined by JDRDC Finance and either directly or through designated subordinates’ reviews and approves all purchases. Ensures the maintenance and upkeep of the secure detention facility and coordinates the needs and issues with the Facilities Management Division of county government; arranges for and maintains agreements with other county agencies and oversees contracts for health consultants such as medical doctor, psychiatrist and teen health and sexuality consultant. Informs and educates community groups and other county agencies about the philosophy and operations of the Juvenile Detention Center. Participates as a member of the senior management team for Juvenile Court. Leads and/or participate in Agency and County level workgroups and committees; participates and collaborates within the agency, human services, committees and/or teams for special projects. Represents the Fairfax County JDC at State level meetings, committees and workgroups; attends quarterly statewide Virginia Juvenile Detention Association (VJDA) meetings; and participates in Department of Juvenile Justice workgroups and committees.

This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).