TJJD - Executive Director - (AUS)

Agency Information

We are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

Job Description

Performs highly responsible professional administrative work directing operations of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) as set forth by Title 12, Texas Human Recourses Code. Work involves interpreting, administering, and directing the enforcement of all laws, rules, regulations, and statutes regarding agency operations; and establishing agency goals, objectives, standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with directives from the Texas Juvenile Justice Board (TJJB).

TJJD is a unified juvenile justice agency that works in partnership with local county governments, the courts, and communities to promote public safety by providing a full continuum of effective support and services to youth from prevention and early intervention through successful community reintegration. Through the leadership of the executive director, the agency¿s purpose is to produce positive outcomes for youth, families, and communities by: (1) assuring accountability, quality, consistency, and transparency through effective monitoring and the use of system-wide performance measures; (2) identifying and promoting the use of program and service designs and interventions proven to be most effective in rehabilitating youth and successfully serving them within their home communities; (3) prioritizing, when appropriate for the rehabilitation of the youth and the protection of the community, the use of community-based or family-based programs and services for youth over the placement or commitment of youth to a secure facility or out-of-home placement; (4) operating the state facilities to effectively house and rehabilitate the youthful offenders that cannot be safely served in another setting; and (5) enhancing the cooperative agreements between state and local county governments.

The executive director must oversee the implementation of the goals of TJJD, which are to:

• Support the development of a consistent county-based continuum of effective interventions, supports, and services for youth and families that reduce the need for placement in secure facilities;
• Increase reliance on alternatives to placement and commitment to secure state facilities, consistent with adequately addressing a youthful offender¿s treatment needs and protection of the public;
• Encourage regional cooperation that enhances county collaboration;
• Enhance the continuity of care throughout the juvenile justice system; and
• Use secure facilities of a size that supports effective youth rehabilitation and public safety.

Essential Job Duties

Directs the strategic vision for the Department and communicates that vision to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Serves as subject matter expert and primary spokesperson for all agency responsibilities

Directs the management of operations and activities of the Department in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes; and reviews, evaluates, establishes, and enforces Department goals, objectives, standards, operating policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and methods.

Coordinates Department operations with other local, state, federal, and private agencies, and organizations; and represents the Department at TJJB meetings, legislative meetings, hearings, and public functions.

Establishes, maintains and grows strategic relationships with county juvenile probation departments, youth serving organizations/agencies, legislators, law enforcement, courts, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders

Directs the administration of state aid formula funding, grant programs, and other resources for juvenile probation departments; ensures transparent allocation of resources; ensures that distribution of grant funding supports strategic priorities and system-wide goals; and oversees the provision of training, policy guidance, and technical assistance to counties.

Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of statewide probation and facility performance standards; ensures compliance while supporting counties in achieving desired youth and family outcomes.

Adapts existing Department methods and procedures to meet legislative changes and changes in operating needs; oversees the development of the biennial legislative appropriations request and the annual operating budget; and directs the management and execution of the annual operating budget.

Directs, reviews, and evaluates compliance, internal audits, and inspections; and directs the management of legal and public affairs of the Department.

Receives service as authorized on behalf of the TJJB, the Department, or any division of the Department; and directs the management of Department emergency planning and operations.

Reviews, evaluates, and approves Department operational and fiscal reports, evaluations, and analyses.

Demonstrates professional management skills such as the ability to mobilize staff to work toward common objectives, ability to make decisions and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions, organize and use resources effectively to ensure that projects are completed in an efficient manner, use effective control techniques to ensure that department objectives are met.

Performs all duties in compliance with TJJD safety policies and procedures to prevent accidents/injuries.

Manages daily complexity of leadership of a large organization with the highest ethical standards

Ensures adherence to TJJD policies and procedures in collaboration with Human Resources and General Counsel.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Extensive travel required.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Master`s degree in penology, adolescent development, behavior management, rehabilitative services, public administration, criminal justice, social work, counseling, law, psychology, sociology or a related field, at least five (5) years¿ experience in the field of juvenile corrections or congregate care in an administrative capacity, and seven (7) years¿ experience in management and administration of a government agency, institution of higher education, or business enterprise of a size comparable to TJJD;

OR

Bachelor`s degree in penology, adolescent development, behavior management, rehabilitative services, public administration, criminal justice, social work, counseling, law, psychology, sociology or a related field, at least seven (7) years¿ experiences in the field of corrections, and ten (10) years of increasing experience in management and administration of a government agency, institution of higher education, or business enterprise of a size comparable to TJJD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has extensive knowledge of and practical experience in administration, including the principles of organization, management, personnel, and large -scale budget operations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Elected officials, independent County Boards, employees, and the general public.

• Operates effectively in rapidly changing or unknown circumstances.

• Engages, inspires, and instills trust at all levels, creating a climate in which people are motivated to help TJJD achieve its goals and objectives.

Pre-employment condition:

• Must pass criminal records check.

College transcripts required prior to date of hire.

Note: Any degree(s), semester hours, or diploma(s) required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes relating to correctional management and employment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of TJJD organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to work with, the Texas Legislature, particularly oversight and appropriations committees.
• Knowledge of the functions and operations of the Texas state government.
• Skill in public address.
• Skilled in planning, managing, and directing the overall operations of the Department.
• Skilled in working collaboratively to establish rapport and build credibility with many internal and external stakeholders.
• Skill to plan, manage, and direct the overall operations of the Department, including the skill to direct and coordinate an extensive and diverse staff.
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to review, evaluate, establish, and enforce goals, objectives, standards, methods, policies, and procedures.
• Skill to review technical data and direct the preparation of technical and management reports.
• Ability to provide strong, creative, transformative leadership.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to exude an executive presence with an effective communications style.
• Ability and experience overseeing an annual operating budget.

Physical Requirements

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time

Able to handle high pressure environments

Ability to read and articulate oral and written communication

Operate motor vehicle

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, and career ladder advancements

Military/Veteran Information

In order to receive veterans preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

For Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Additional Information

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.

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The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

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SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

How to Apply

Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), name of direct supervisor and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

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