REGIONAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION
Regional Program Supervisor, Youth Justice Commission is an unclassified role, so it is appointed at the discretion of the hiring authority and does not carry the usual exam-and-tenure track.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $106,547 to $157,363, and state payroll currently lists 9 people in the title, most of them at Juvenile Justice Commission.
How to get hired
- Regional Program Supervisor, Youth Justice Commission is an unclassified title. It is filled by appointment rather than by examination, and it sits outside civil service tenure protection.
- Openings are made directly by the appointing authority, usually a department head, board, or elected official.
- Salary for unclassified roles is often set individually, so the published range is a guide rather than a fixed grade.
Read the official specification at NJ Civil Service Commission.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 9 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $147,200. The agencies employing the most are:
- Juvenile Justice Commission (9)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under the direction of a Director, or other supervisory official in the Youth Justice Commission, is responsible for the overall management of all phases of an assigned major program including planning, organizing, and coordinating activities in the following areas: Community Programs, Substance Abuse, Classification, Juvenile Parole and Aftercare Services, Community Partnership, Court Liaison; performs related managerial assignments as required.
Examples of work
Directs the overall operations of assigned program areas with responsibility for the planning and organizing of activities and services related to education, treatment, and social service programs. Coordinates the development and implementation of standards, policies, and procedures. Supervises the implementation of new or revised program initiatives and/or modifications and oversees development of operative procedures. Coordinates activities associated with identifying and evaluating potential public and private provider agencies to include counseling, therapy, drug programs, placement, and other social service programs; assists in the development and negotiation of contracts providing services to juvenile offenders; implements contract provisions, monitors, and evaluates the quality and delivery of contracted services. Develops long range plans, annual budget, spending plans and activity reports for assigned unit(s). Manages, plans, and organizes the work operations and functional programs of assigned units within the Commission with responsibility for employee evaluation and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, training and/or disciplining of employees. Analyzes, assesses, and coordinates family court and community program needs; supervises the coordination of Commission activities with those of other state and local agencies and organizations to ensure effectiveness of programs and services. Assigns staff; in accordance with specific needs, available resources, present workload and assigned priorities; reassigns staff to accommodate unique or emergency needs. Directs the activities for procedure review, audit, and evaluation of programming initiatives, performance and delivery of services provide to juvenile offenders. Develops the goals and objectives of service providerships and vendors authorized by intergovernmental agencies and the Youth Service Commission in providing services and stipulated provisions to address needs as assessed for juvenile offenders. Maintains liaison and cooperative working relationships with local community agencies, Youth Service Commissions, and other organizations to attain organizational goals and objectives. Reviews and evaluates the overall quality of programs and services, both contracted and Commission operated, to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives. Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of new or revised treatment services or programs for juvenile offenders in the care and custody of the Commission. Plans and initiates conferences, training, continuing education seminars and workshops. Assesses needs and coordinates the development of training programs. Represents the Commission at various community, civic or professional interest groups having interest in or need for services provided by the Commission. Directs the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Represents the Commission at conferences, seminars, and meetings. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in the field of youth justice, or in a program having responsibility to analyze, develop or implement social, community, or youth services, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the emotional, social, and other problems which contribute to juvenile delinquency. Knowledge of the problems involved in dealing with social offenders or socially maladjusted persons with emphasis on juveniles. Knowledge of the methods used, and the problems involved in the treatment, training, education, and rehabilitation of social offenders or socially maladjusted persons with emphasis on juveniles. Knowledge of management and administrative practices/principles. Knowledge of the procedures involved in the development, collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data towards specific program objectives. Knowledge of principles of supervision, employee motivation and performance evaluation. Knowledge of executive decision-making methodologies utilized to ensure maximum programming operating efficiency. Ability to read and interpret state/federal laws and regulations, policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to probation, parole, placement, and custody of juvenile offenders. Ability to supervise the operations of programs responsible for education, rehabilitation, and treatment of juvenile offenders. Ability to apply supervisory principles in the implementation of new or revised programmatic activities, policies, procedures, and practices within an assigned area of service. Ability to assist in the development and negotiation of service contracts, implement contract provisions, and monitor and evaluate the quality and delivery of services. Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the workload according to the needs of the service area, including setting goals planning and implementing programs and developing policies and procedures. Ability to maintain liaison and cooperative working relationships with other public and private agencies and organizations whose functions and/or services impact upon those of the Commission. Ability to develop the policies and procedures for the effective operation of programs and services. Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of statistical, financial, and other related reports and/or correspondence containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applications who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Guidance, Counseling, Criminology, Criminal Justice or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the nonsupervisory experience.