YOUTH FACILITY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Location: Bridge City, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is looking of YOUTH FACILITY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR right now, this occupation will be placed in Louisiana. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional experience in a residential, correctional, mental health, or group ! home setting with responsibility for one of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security. OR A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional social services or counseling experience. SUBSTITUTIONS: Eight years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to qualify as follows: A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience to qualify. 15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience. 30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience. 45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience. 60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience. 75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years of experience. 90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six y! ears of experience. College credit earned without obtaining a ! baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to qualify. A master’s degree in a behavioral or social science field; education; public or business administration; or criminal justice may be substituted for one year of the required experience. A doctoral degree in a behavioral or social science field; education; public or business administration; or criminal justice may be substituted for two years of the qualifying experience. Degrees in qualifying fields will substitute for a maximum of two years of the qualifying experience. NOTE: An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge may be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by State and Federal laws is granted. NOTE: Any college hour! s or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
This position is located at Bridge City Center for Youth and will be used to fill vacant position number 50356207. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy The Office of Juvenile Justice will create a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who r! espond to this posting. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Appl! y†link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
If you are unable to apply online, you may mail or fax your Civil Service application to the following address: Department of Public Safety Attn: Human Resources/Wanda Stewart P.O. Box 66614 Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6614 Fax (225) 922-0528 Email: wanda.stewart@dps.la.gov
NOTE: When submitting a paper application, it is imperative that you use the latest revised Civil Service application, which is available on the Department of Civil Service’s website. Older versions of the Civil Service application/SF10 will not be accepted and will be returned to you. You may download a Civil Service Application here . All applications must be received OR postmarked by the closing date of this announcement. Applications received or postmarked after the closing date of this announcement will be returned. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu o! f work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
In the event there is a preferred reemployment list for this position, the position may be filled from that list with no other interviews.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. NOTE : THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST TAKE AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN TEST PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To administer the security and treatment programs for a secure-care juvenile facility.
Level of Work:
Administrator.
Supervision Received:
Direct from Youth Facility Deputy Director.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over lower level security or Youth Services personnel. !
Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety and C! orrections, Office of Youth Services.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Youth Facility Deputy Director by the absence of responsibility for all institutional operations.
Examples of Work:
Assists the Youth Facility Deputy Director and Youth Facility Director in the administration of a comprehensive professional program for juvenile offenders who have been committed for offenses ranging from misdemeanors to felonies (e. g., shoplifting to rape to all grades of homicide).
Assists in directing all phases of institution security operations.
Contributes to the preparation and administration of the institution's security budget.
Assists in developing and insuring the implementation of institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Conducts investigations relating to grievances filed by employees and offenders.
Maintains communications with a large number of judges and appropriate members of courts ! using a statewide network of juvenile probation workers, representatives of community agencies, and the juvenile justice system.
Coordinates the review and evaluation process for continued American Corrections Association (ACA) accreditation.
Participates in all facility boards and makes recommendations to the Youth Facility Director concerning inmate status.
Inspects buildings and grounds in order to ensure proper security policies and procedures are followed.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Louisiana Department of State Civil Service.
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This occupation will be started on: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:12:55 GMT
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