Assistant Juvenile Supervisor - Alternative Programs

Assist with the management of one or more juvenile programs. Supervision of daily program operations and short and long-term program planning. Responsible for the safety and security of juveniles, staff, and when applicable the facility (i.e. Detention and Guaranteed Attendance Program).

Under the general supervision of a department supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness through the analysis of performance, reports, and conferences.

Positions in this classification exercise full supervision over a variety of employees. Assignment may include supervision of administrative, technical, and professional employees, trainees, and interns; participates in selecting new personnel, provides for training, evaluates performance, responds to grievances, and recommends personnel transactions.

Assistant program director for Alternative Programs Unit; assist in selection, training, and supervision of staff teams who carry out program responsibilities in the field; primarily responsible for field operations and program logistics. Schedules all work crews and assigns staff. Performs related duties as required.

• Assist Alternative Programs supervisor in supervising office staff, and all field staff in Alternative Programs.
• Confer with Supervisor concerning all aspects of all programs within Alternative Programs to include but not limited to projects, juveniles, staff assignments and performance, safety, contracts, program policies and procedures, budget, etc.
• Assist in developing and monitoring budgets for all programs and projects. Approve expenditures, P.O.'s/Fund Claims. Monitor income.
• Secure contracts for juvenile work crews. Ensure billings on timely schedule.
• Visit work sites on a regular basis to ensure compliance with contracts and department policies.
• Review juvenile referral forms for appropriateness. Confer with P.O.'s/supervisors regarding program acceptance/denial of juveniles.
• Work to ensure safe and secure work environments for juveniles and staff.
• Prepare and sign evaluations on designated Alternative Programs staff.
• Attend scheduled meetings with individual Alternative Programs, supervisor, and all-staff. Attend other meetings/committees as assigned. i.e., labor management, kitchen, etc.
• Assist with monitoring of all youth and staff injuries and incident reports and provide appropriate support and follow up.
• Confer with staff, juveniles, P.O.'s, parents, and citizens/agencies who have questions or concerns regarding policies and procedures. Communicate with various groups and individuals regarding Alternative Programs and its goals.
• Fulfill any job role within the unit when emergency coverage is needed.
• Work a variety of hours; may work weekends, evenings, or extended periods.
• Transport vehicles, equipment, juveniles to rural sites in a variety of vehicles (automatic and, 2-wheel and all-wheel drive.
• Coordinate monthly/annual statistics gathering. Responsible for annual report.
• Recommend and implement training for quarterly in-service sessions.
• Maintain list of temporary staff and assign to programs and shifts as needed.
• Utilize computer by accessing, retrieving, and inputting information.
• Fill in for Alternative Program Supervisor in their absence.
• Back-up for Alternative Programs Supervisor in his absence. Attend all meetings and sign all necessary documents, i.e., Management Team meeting, confer with Director/Assistant, approves all personnel actions, time off requests, time sheets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.