Benefits of Employment

Insurance:  Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program.  Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:  Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Job Summary

The Deputy Director of Program is directly responsible for overseeing the planning, implementing, directing and delivery of structured programs activities (groups, recreational activities, counseling, education) in the Detention Center. Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and procedural practices of programmatic operations and administrative functions for the areas of: Education, Medical, Mental Health Services, Volunteers, Religious Services, Recreation and Social Services.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

 

The Deputy Director of Programs is a member of the Detention Center administrative team. This position contributes to ensuring the safe, secure, and humane care of the residents and the overall administration of the Detention Services Department.

Manages the programs and administration of Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center for the safety, security and welfare of the residents and staff, according to established detention center standards, policies and procedures.

Ensures that residents receive quality services and programming that is age appropriate and focusing on development of academics, social skills, emotional and physical well being.

Directs Activity Coordinator Supervisor and Social Service Supervisor as well as other institutional staff. Interviews, hires, direct trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary investigates, disciplines and recommends discharge of facility employees. Makes recommendations for promotions, transfers, demotions and separations, consistent with Court policy and procedures, to ensure a competent staff.

Oversees and/or chairs the multidisciplinary committees responsible for creating special management plans, monitors quality assurance. Monitors the behavior management system ensuring privileges and incentives are issued according to protocol.

Participates in the Residential Housing Committee to ensure that youth are housed according to risk factors; ensuring the safest housing accommodations for all youth.

Directly responsible for overseeing the planning, implementing, directing and delivery of structured programs activities (groups, recreational activities, counseling, education) in the Detention Center.

Maintains communication with other department heads and ensures detention officers’ compliance with guidance from the mental health and medical authority. Reports all concerns with conditions of confinement, allegations of abuse and employee misconduct to the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.

Monitors, inspects, and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities, and conditions.

Performs crisis response, containment, and intervention in emergencies. Position may require evening and weekend working hours with the ability to respond on call 24 hours a day and make routine unannounced visits to the facility to spot check compliance with the programming and service schedule to ensure accountability. 

Performs other duties as needed, including acting in place of the other Deputy Directors in their absence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns.  Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a unit.  Duties may include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others.  Conducts performance evaluations, provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes, and is accountable for editing timecards in the electronic timekeeping system for assigned staff.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones.

Confidential Data

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility.

Working Conditions

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently walks, sits, and stands.  The employee must have the capacity to work in closed environment and work with criminal offenders, some of whom may be dangerous. Workers may be assigned to work in areas of the institution where there is a risk of violence or communicable disease. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations. Frequently subject to interruptions, multiple calls, and inquiries.

Usual Physical Demands

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, walks and stands. 

Must pass a physical fitness/agility test and be able to demonstrate the following: 

1. Ability to push and pull objects, pick up objects, and bend repeatedly in order to move desks, beds, and other furniture to conduct security checks and search residents.

2. Ability to step up on elevated surfaces to conduct room searches.

3. Ability to reach, bend, and stoop to perform security checks, and other tasks.

4. Ability to walk extended periods throughout the facility.

5. Ability to stand for extended periods.

6. Ability to physically restrain residents under adverse conditions, including ability to enforce rules, regulations, and directives with non-compliant residents that may physically resist.

7. Ability to respond to emergency situations according to Detention Center policies, procedures and protocols.

8. Ability to utilize restraint equipment appropriately.

9. Ability to effectively communicate verbal commands and directives through the intercom/radio transmission monitoring system.

10. Ability to lift and carry containers of items weighing up to 45 lbs.

11. Must be available on-site and on-call to meet departmental needs.

12. Must demonstrate competency in implementing defensive tactics and satisfactorily complete all of the requirements in training of defensive tactics; including passing the recertification.

New employees are required to pass Defensive Tactics Training by the end of the introductory period.

Must perform tasks, duties, and job responsibilities without restrictions and/or limitations.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

Demonstrated leadership skills and management capabilities.  Ability to select, lead, motivate and supervise staff.  Leadership skills in managing a diverse and multifaceted residential and non-residential program. Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.  Must have presentation skills, effective time management, multitasking ability, analytical skills and technical skills.  Ability to think and act strategically, effectively execute plans and projects, effectively handle multiple priorities, motivate and direct others, drive results, work collaboratively, analyze complex data, and problem-solve. Must have knowledge of principles, methods, and applicable laws and regulations of detention center administration, knowledge of detention center operations and procedures, knowledge of Juvenile Court structure and functions, and up to date knowledge of juvenile justice trends and developments, and knowledge of progressive discipline practices and proceedings.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Behavioral/Social Sciences, Public Administration or Corrections. Master’s Degree preferred.

AND

Five (5) years of experience in a public or private residential/detention facility with at least three (3) years experience in a leadership position.  An advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., JD) in an appropriate field of study may substitute for the above experience.  Additionally, qualified candidate must have two (2) years experience in direct work with juveniles.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain valid automobile insurance, with no major violations on the driving record. 

Court Expectations of Employee

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures.  In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job, and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

 

Court Mission Statement

To administer justice, rehabilitate juveniles, support and strengthen families, and promote public safety.

 

Application Procedure

Current Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Employees:

• The deadline to apply is _11/14/2023_. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings-internal to complete and submit the Job Posting Response Form to the Human Resources Division.
• The Job Posting Response form must be received in Human Resources by the job posting deadline for consideration as a candidate for the posted position.
• If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you can submit a waiver to Human Resources. Please refer to the Employee Handbook Policy number 1.02.04.

External Applicants: 

• This position will remain posted until filled. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings to view this posting and to complete and submit the Application for Employment. 

 

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