Title: Deputy Director of Education and Rehabilitative Care

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $160,490 - $180,925

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:
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 of Virginia.

About the Job:
DJJ is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Deputy Director of Education and Rehabilitative Care. Reporting to the Director of Juvenile Justice and as a member of DJJ's Executive Team, this role will provide leadership for the administration and execution of high-quality education and correctional programs.

The Deputy Director of Education and Rehabilitative Care will ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and established policies and procedures, including the development, interpretation, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures for both Education and the Juvenile Correctional Center (JCC). This new leadership position will be responsible for determining if curriculum, testing, and programs meet all requirements, mandates, and standards, and ensure compliance with mandatory regulations and statutes governing compulsory attendance, teacher licensure, and special education.

Additional duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the participation in and oversight of intermediate and long range planning and programming through the monitoring and analysis of JCC populations. The position will also direct facility operations and programs ensuring security and safety compliance including supervising the Superintendent of Juvenile Correctional Center and Superintendent of Education.

Additionally, the Deputy Director will represent the Agency Director during meetings; attend board meetings and interface with the office of the Attorney General, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, legislators, judges, public officials, and media to address issues and questions regarding the division and the department.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this role, the successful candidate must have:
•Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state statutes affecting educational and correctional programs.
•Considerable knowledge of juvenile corrections operations.
•Knowledge of treatment issues in juvenile residential settings, operations, and security issues; of administration and management principles related to complex juvenile justice programs.
•Knowledge of security procedures, acceptable standards, and techniques; human resources policy and practice, and training requirements of staff.
•Knowledge of legal standards and ethical considerations in corrections and juvenile care.
•Ability to develop and manage budgets, direct a large staff, develop, and implement policies and procedures, establish goals, objectives, and measurements, evaluate program effectiveness, develop, and implement strategic and response plans, analyze data, and make recommendations, and establish collaborative partnerships.
•Knowledge of crisis intervention and emergency response procedures.
•Familiarity with PBIS and associated data analysis in a correctional setting.

Additional Considerations

As an additional consideration, the ideal candidate may have advanced education and/or experience in Criminal Justice, Education, Behavioral Analysis, or Law.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a 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 for this position.

You will be provided a 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 for this position.

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.

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: DJJ Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804-678-9005

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.