ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT RESIDENTIAL GROUP CENTER

Definition

Under the direction of a Superintendent, RGC, or other supervisory official in the Juvenile Justice Commission, assists in managing the staff and activities of a Residential Group Center for the care and custody of juvenile offenders, the treatment, social service, education and medical programs for residents, and the preservation of public safety; or under the direction of a Regional Program Supervisor, or other supervisory official, when assigned, oversees the staff and activities of a day program; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Assists the Superintendent in managing and according to directing the staff and activities of a Residential Group Center according to established standards, policies, procedures and pertinent laws governing juvenile offenders.
• Assumes responsibility for the Residential Group Center in the absence of the Superintendent Residential Group Center
• Assists in the establishment, maintenance and evaluation of treatment modalities, applicable to the prevention of recidivism in the juvenile population, provides recommendations for improvement to ensure that models are executed in conjunction with program design.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining mechanisms to ensure the safety and security of residents, staff and the community.
• Assists in the development of the annual budget request; evaluates and determines fiscal considerations of the facility including improvements, repairs, furnishings and equipment, and submits request for budgetary appropriations.
• Develops and implements plans to effectively utilize available funds, personnel, equipment and supplies; oversees the expenditures of funds and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of individualized rehabilitative services and programs to include health, education, vocational, psychosocial, substance abuse and legal through a multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Assists in the compilation of individual progress reports and recommendations for discharge to include transfer, removal or extra institutional care and services.
• Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
• Assists in the operation of the physical plant to comply with federal, state and local regulations and codes to ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
• Assists in the development and management of a quality assurance system to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensures the protection of juveniles rights to include legal representation, family contact, education, confidentiality, discipline and sanctions, religious practices, nondiscriminatory behaviors, safety, security, clean and hygienic environment, nutritional values, medical and dental treatment and recreation.
• Assists in organizing functions to promote community involvement and aid in juvenile rehabilitation, reintegration to the public and social adjustment.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of correspondence and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Assists in staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for each shift including overtime needs and the appropriate utilization of benefit entitlements for subordinates.
• Reports alleged acts of serious misconduct by staff or residents, taking appropriate action as required by law and established policy.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other entities of the agency to ensure the proper placement, treatment, education and release of juveniles to the public.
• Maintains liaison and cooperative working relationships with local community agencies, volunteer organizations and state and federal officials to promote positive relationships.
• Ensures medical protocol is followed in the dispensation, handling, documentation, storage, procurement and security of medication.
• Assesses needs and recommends and/or conducts training programs for subordinates.
• Assists in supervising all activities of the residential group facility to include dual supervision of staff assigned to medical, psychological, educational and contracted functions.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of 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

Four (4) years of experience involving the care and custody of at risk youth confined to a residential or rehabilitative facility, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointee 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 theoretical and practical problems that occur in the planning and directing of a program combining the care, custody, rehabilitation, housing, safety and security, recreation and education of juvenile offenders.
• Knowledge of the theories and principles of psychology and sociology and their application to specific programs.
• Knowledge of the social and behavioral problems of juveniles and their contributing factors.
• Knowledge of community support and service agencies necessary to supplement, facilitate and maintain quality of care and treatment to include county government, faith based organizations, social services, volunteer, mentor and wellness programs.
• Knowledge of case management practices and the integration of the multi-disciplinary team process.
• Knowledge of the principles of fiscal planning for programs and projects including budget requests, administration of allocated funds, management of fiscal accounts and audit of such accounts.
• Knowledge of the procedures to develop and implement plans for effective utilization of staff, funds, equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of current management concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of current trends, policies and practices of correctional philosophy in providing treatment services to youthful offenders.
• Knowledge of probation, parole and court systems and the ability to apply such knowledge to effectively maintain liaison with those agencies.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, delegation, employee motivation, training needs assessment and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of the methods used in resource planning and utilization.
• Ability to apply the principles of mediation, de-escalation methods and techniques utilized to achieve conflict resolution and defuse a potential crisis.
• Ability to manage the staff and activities of a residential group center or day care program for the care, custody and treatment of juvenile offenders.
• Ability to learn about medications, their side effects, contradictions and proper storage of controlled substances.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situation.
• Ability to apply organizational theory and planning principles, practices and procedures consistent with administrative objectives.
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the workload of assigned program areas.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program.
• Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to develop treatment plans based upon individual assessments and needs.
• Ability to plan and conduct research.
• Ability 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 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.
• CODES: 26/M26 - MCK 05/03/03

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.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated on a year for year basis.

A Master's degree in guidance and counseling, education, sociology, criminology, psychology or social work may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience.