Facility Program Manager - Jdc

Job Responsibilities
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under limited supervision of the Director of Facility Programming, the Facility Programs Manager will oversee the staff responsible for ensuring that the DJJ youth behavior management process maintains fidelity and all procedures are instituted fairly and consistently. The youth behavior management process will be a facility-wide process of recognizing and rewarding positive behaviors while sanctioning and discouraging undesired behaviors from the youths assigned to DJJ's hardware secure facilities. This position will also oversee the specialized programs and the multifaceted recreational and activity program for youth within the Juvenile Detention Center, (JDC).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direction and supervision to all recreation staff at JDC include recreational specialists.
Manages daily operations of afterschool, weekend, and holiday recreational activities.
Ensures large muscle movement recreation is completed as schedule and all activities, to include leisure activities, are meaningful, diverse, and creative.
Leads and manages Program Coordinators at JDC.
Provides direction and oversight for all programs occurring at JDC.
Ensures both episodic and ongoing programs are well-planned, approved by security leaders, and executed as scheduled.
Youth-centric programs will provide education, engagement, and/or entertainment for youth in facilities.
Provides guidance and direction to agency volunteers supporting programs.
Oversees the behavior management system for JDC to include distribution of the weekly membership information to multidisciplinary teams, the level advancement process, the provision of timely and proper youth incentives, and the proper distribution and flow of paperwork.
Monitors the development and implementation of the behavior management and programmatic processes to be utilized in JDC and prepares weekly and monthly reports to reflect any successes or challenges with the behavior management and programmatic processes.
Conducts daily random checks to ensure the behavior management system processes, specialized programs and recreation/activity programs are functioning properly.
Ensures diverse activities and programs are completed as scheduled.
Ensures behavior management system paperwork is completed accurately and incentives are distributed timely. Addresses any concerns.
Ensures inventories of supplies, equipment, and materials to support the proper operation for all recreational/leisure activities and programs, and incentive activities at BRRC are utilized correctly and updated routinely.
Maintains adequate inventory, forecasts need, and purchases items according to DJJ policy.
Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extensive knowledge of Juvenile Justice Disciplinary processes, practices, concepts, and principles within hardware-secure facilities.
Experience in developing, writing, and implementing disciplinary processes and procedures and incentive-based programs within a juvenile correctional facility.
Extensive knowledge of all DJJ rules of conduct concerning Juvenile behavior.
Basic knowledge and experience in correctional facilities.
Must have the ability to manage and train support staff.
Working knowledge of principles/practices of recreational/therapeutic activity services.
Skilled in directing/supervising meaningful activities after school and on weekends.
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facility Programming. Employees must be able to work independently while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy. Performance, including quality and quantity of work, is measured by personal contact, formal and informal communication, and annual performance reviews.
Must be able to work around disruptive youth in a secure facility.
This position performs job duties related to the custody, control, transportation, and recapture of youths within the jurisdiction of SCDJJ and the employee will have direct and indirect contact with youths within the jurisdiction of SCDJJ. Training applicable to these duties will be provided. The employee will have to attend basic certification and be certified as a Juvenile Corrections Officer within 6 months of hire.
Note : If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview.
Documentation must be an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.
Preferred Qualifications
AGENCY PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Management experience and a minimum of three years of working with troubled youth. Must be able to manage and implement behavior management system practices in a DJJ facility.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.
You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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I understand that I will accept an initial duty and workday/shift assignment, which may be changed to meet the needs of DJJ. If selected for this position, are you available to rotate shifts, i.e. nights, days, weekends, holidays, on-call?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that SCDJJ will not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents, and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with residents who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

• Yes
• No

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The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or in any other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation please contact the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC (803) 896-5607. The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district's nondiscrimination policies: Title IX - Inspector General's Office - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC Ph: 803-896-9595; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC. I have read and fully understand DJJ's position concerning the law.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• SC Government Website (jobs.sc.gov)
• Career Fair
• SC Works
• Indeed.com
• DJJ Employee
• Other

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If you answered "DJJ Employee" to the previous question please list employee's name.
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If you answered "other", please tell us how you learned of this position.
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Do you have a valid SC driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and relevant program experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question
Agency
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Juvenile Justice
Address
P O Box 21069
4900 Broad River Road, Building 2007
Columbia, South Carolina, 29221-1069
Phone
803-896-5600
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.