Community Program Manager

Description
The Dane County Juvenile Court Program in Madison, Wisconsin, is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Community Program Manager position.

Description
The Dane County Juvenile Court Program in Madison, Wisconsin, is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Community Program Manager position. The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months. Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customers’ needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Juvenile Court Administrator, plans and directs the community-based juvenile court programs. Work includes planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating the work of juvenile court staff (various positions), monitoring program compliance with court policies and procedures; coordinating youth services with other juvenile court, human service and community-based youth services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Develops policies and procedures for the court's non-secure programs, including Shelter Home and Home Detention, consistent with court policies and state statutes; supervises professional staff associated with these programs, including training, monitoring and evaluating performance, effectively recommending personnel actions (e.g., hiring, retention, adjustment of grievances, discipline, etc.); coordinates services with other county departments, schools, law enforcement, and community-based programs; develops, writes, and administers grant programs and performs all related activities, including grant applications, contract development and management, reporting procedures (fiscal and program) and evaluation;

serves as the liaison and manager for contractual agreements with other counties who use the Shelter Home; represents the Juvenile Court on a variety of community-wide collaborative committees and projects; provides training related to the juvenile court for law enforcement, human service agencies, schools and others; performs related work as needed or assigned.
Education, Experience And Special Requirements
Education, Training and

Experience:

A combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or related human services field and five (5) years’ experience providing services to children and families involved in the juvenile justice system including two (2) years’ experience supervising or performing a leadership role in programs providing services to children and families. A master's degree in a relevant field will be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Special Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Also refer to the “Physical and Environmental Work Requirements” section below.
Background Check Statement:Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction…