Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):
• Oversee the daily operation of the Facility.
• Ensure quality and consistency of safety and security services and facility maintenance.
• Manage and oversee all construction or renovation projects.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage when necessary.
• Serve on the Regional procurement team.
• Track and manage all Facility overtime.
• Participate in the Performance-Based Standards Initiative.
• Ensure treatment services for clients reflect best practices.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, evaluation, record retention, emergency preparedness, and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Five years of supervisory experience serving juvenile offenders in a residential or secure setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, preferably the juvenile justice system.
• Experience with the Detention System, treatment and assessment programs, and the principles of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
• Understanding of capital management of state facilities, including their operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience with state contracting, procurement, and budgeting.
• Ability to lead and support the development and implementation of program operations, priorities, and service provision improvements.
• Strong management, interpersonal, writing communication, and organizational skills in a field directly related to the functions of the Department of Youth Services.
• Capacity to apply the concepts of Positive Youth Development and the knowledge of Family Youth and Engagement Services.
• Demonstrated experience of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiatives (JDAI) principles.

About the Department Of Youth Services:
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We work with detained or committed young people and provide detention, custody, diagnosis, education, and support to young people ages 12-21. Most of the youth served are between the ages of 14 and 18. The Department promotes positive change for the youth committed to our care. It has been at the forefront of deinstitutionalization, in part by providing adolescent-focused rehabilitation to youth in residential treatment.
DYS aims to focus on youths' gradual reintegration back into the community as productive citizens. DYS works in partnership with provider agencies, law enforcement and school officials, families, communities, and others to ensure that the services provided are effective and that they create pathways to success for the young men and women in DYS care and custody. By closely collaborating with these entities, DYS can continue to help make communities better and safer.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services.

Pre Offer Process:

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening, which includes 1) Drug Screening, 2) Psychological Screening, 3) Medical Examination, and 4) Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for direct care positions. If you would like more information, please log in to the DYS website, www.mass.gov/dys, for detailed information on pre-employment.
A criminal and tax history 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 before the candidate is hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click "Information for Job Applicants."

• A criminal and tax history 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 Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required 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

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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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.