Senior Manager - Youth Services

About the Position

Lane County is looking for a leader ready to inspire, inform, and support a dedicated team engaged with justice-involved youth in our work to improve community safety and create meaningful change. This Senior Manager position will report to the department director and have broad discretion in supporting the work of a dynamic range of units including detention, residential treatment, clinical programs, probation, and education including classroom, horticulture sciences and culinary arts. As a member of the Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services Department leadership team this position requires experience, passion, and vision to help professional teams excel.

This leadership position provides oversight for the division including planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating programs; supervises staff including prioritizing work and ensuring staff are trained and evaluated. Plans, prepares, and administers the program budget; works with the public to develop partnerships in supporting the mission of the agency; prepares and submits various reports on administrative matters, operations, and activities; collaborates with elected and appointed officials and other community partners on issues related to juvenile justice.

The successful candidate will have the ability to monitor and evaluate employees; prioritize and assign work; prepare and present reports and information; develop, evaluate, recommend, and implement processes and procedures; interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; manage change and sensitive topics; engage and collaborate with job position partners; solve problems; adapt to rapidly changing environments; create a culturally inclusive work environment; mediate and resolve conflict; coordinate and execute multiple tasks; analyze complex information, process and make recommendations for improvement.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of managerial principles; applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes; policy and procedure development practices; budget administration principles, and project management principles.

About the Division

Youth Services Mission - "Improving community safety and creating meaningful change for justice-involved youth, victims, and the community through equitable and effective engagement."

Youth Services Vision - Is to positively impact community safety by collaborating with justice and community partners, providing equitable opportunities to the staff, youth, and community, and to become a leader in the juvenile justice field. Youth Services' strives for accountability and integrity in providing assessments, probation, education, training, counseling, and detention services to youth, ages 12-17 years old, referred by local law enforcement for criminal behavior.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This is a non-represented position*

Training:

• Bachelor's Degree.

Experience:

• Six years of progressively responsible experience related to area assigned, including supervisory experience.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class may require):

• Oregon Driver's License.
• Licensure or certification related to the area assigned.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Senior Manager Classification Details

Selection Process

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

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