District Administrator, Worcester District Office

The Department of Youth Services employs staff in various professions and backgrounds in order to engage young people in strategies that support positive youth development. We are seeking a dynamic individual for the role of District Administrator for our Worcester District Office.

The District Manager duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the effective management as it relates to the Worcester District Office.
• Coordinate the delivery of multiple services to clients in the Worcester District Office, responsible for the performance and accountability of caseworkers.
• Coordinate efforts between the Department, Courts, and the Community Service Provider.
• Responsible for monitoring community services at the Worcester District Office.
• Provide direct supervision of caseworkers in accordance with the mission of the Department of Youth Services.
• Ensure effective casework management focusing on accountability, service delivery, transition, aftercare, and family involvement in order to provide a comprehensive approach to client supervision.
• Forge community partnerships and coalitions within the community they serve.
• Provide Technical assistance to employees concerning assessment of juveniles' needs and service plans.
• Ensure caseworkers are entering data accurately and timely into the Juvenile Justice Enterprise Management System (JJEMS) through regular supervision with casework staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Casework, Psychology, or related field. Strong written and verbal skills.
• Considerable knowledge of casework principles and methods.
• Considerable knowledge of the cases, rehabilitative methods, and prevention of juvenile delinquency.
• Considerable knowledge of State laws pertaining to juvenile laws and juvenile rights; Considerable knowledge of community agencies.
• Capacity to provide resources to youth with special needs and role of community agencies on youth behavior, knowledge of Positive Youth Development.
• Ability to properly restrain or subdue juvenile offenders through appropriate use of handcuffs or other restraint techniques.
• Knowledge of the Laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing juvenile justice.
• Knowledge of the types and availability of public and private organizations for providing services to juveniles such as Group homes, child guidance clinics, health, welfare, and education agencies, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and application of emergency medical procedures such as basic first aid, and CPR.
• Knowledge of Principles of Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (J.D.A.I.).

Additional Information:

This is a Civil Service Position.

Transportation: Must have reliable transportation.

Schedule: 8:45am - 5:00pm (Monday- Friday). Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Candidate must be flexible and may be required to work some nights and weekends.

Work address: 135 Gold Star Boulevard, Worcester, MA 01606

Pre-Hire Process:

Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes:

• Drug Screening
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examination
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

If you would like more information, please logon to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the Pre-Employment process.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, financial management, or professional experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical), and (B) of which three years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, financial management, or degree related directly to the specialty may be substituted for one year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Graduate or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, financial management, or degree related directly to the specialty may be substituted for two years of the required (A) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.