Title: Director of Placements

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $126,860-$140,679

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Director of Placements plays a vital role in determining alternative placements for committed youth, directly contributing to the comprehensive evaluation of our residential unit. This position provides essential administrative leadership and oversight to the CAP (Central Admission and Placement) units, CCRC (Central Classification and Review Committee), and other residential programs, ensuring seamless coordination and supervision. The Director will effectively lead the Central Admission & Placement Unit, ensuring that commitment, assessment, and evaluation processes for alternative and community placements adhere to established policies and procedures. By applying risk, need, and responsivity principles, the Director ensures consistency and accuracy in alternative placement decisions. The position also involves overseeing case management functions across all alternative placement programs, fostering strong collaboration within DJJ and with external partners, and ensuring compliance with the CCRC process and medical protocols.

All applicants must include a resume and cover letter with application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of juvenile justice systems, programs, and services, including best practices for effective case management.
  
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based programs and services.
  
• Extensive knowledge of assessment and evaluation processes within juvenile residential settings, ensuring that resident needs are aligned with the appropriate interventions
  
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures, regulations, and standards.
  
• Considerable ability to analyze and interpret data, reach logical conclusions, make recommendations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply budget development, data collections and evaluation techniques.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft and other computer software, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and presentation packages.
  
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in program evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning; ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policies and determine programmatic impact
  
• Experience and ability to develop and deliver trainings, direct the work of others, maintain strong working relationships across divisions with staff at various levels, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
• Ability to lead professional and interagency task groups, implement effective supervision strategies with staff, and work well under pressure while managing multiple competing priorities.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• Training and/or experience in public administration, criminal justice, or a related field.
  
• Considerable and progressive responsible supervisory, administrative experience in a juvenile justice field.
  
• Considerable professional experience in program development and implementation, including project leadership.

Special Instructions

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-371-0700

Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.