Director of Programs

If you are a licensed LCSW or LPC and are looking to direct a program that impacts the outcomes of at-risk youth in the Northshore area, this could be the role for you!

The Director of Programs is responsible for the management and direction of all aspects of the clinical / social work department at Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center. This position includes providing supervision to a team of Clinicians who work directly with our youth population.

So, who are we? Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is a multi-award-winning facility whose mission is to be a leader in addressing the needs of at-risk youth and those youth who have entered the juvenile justice system through the processes of rehabilitation and / or the teaching of pro-social behaviors. We strive to ensure these processes are upheld by maintaining atmospheres that are not physically, emotionally, or psychologically damaging to the youth. FPJDC holds the safety of the communities it serves as a priority, along with that of the juveniles and staff within its facilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

Pay Range : $83,460 - 112,100 annually

Leadership :

• Cultivate new and existing relationships with staff, management, vendors, detainees, outside agencies and the public to ensure the delivery of quality services and programs.
• Develop and implement strategies that will maximize collaboration among departments.

Team Management and Development :

Operational Management :

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative, but not limited to, those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must be able to communicate clearly and effectively through all forms of communication. It is also anticipated that some stress will be associated with this position, primarily due to maintaining varied client loads. The individual must have the capacity to remain calm, considerate, and tactful. The individual may be required to use self-defense techniques in certain crisis situations to protect themselves or others.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional requirements / qualifications :

Organizational Responsibility :

As an employee of FPJDC, it is important to value our commitment to our mission and vision; maintain effective communication; exhibit teamwork; respect diversity; follow and uphold policies and procedures; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while meeting expected standards; observe safety and security procedures; be consistently punctual and dependable; and continually demonstrate our core values. FPJDC believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the success of the organization, and that contributions should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline essential functions, duties and qualifications, but not limit the incumbent to just the work identified. Each employee is expected to offer his / her talents, expertise, and services when necessary (or as necessarily directed by management), to ensure the achievement of this organization's goals.

FPJDC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Due to the nature of our role in the criminal justice system and our work with at-risk youth, applicants MUST successfully complete all pre-employment requirements. These include a criminal and employment background checks, professional license verification, Diana Screening, Child Abuse Network Screening, drug screening, and basic physical health screening.