DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80060240

DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

This position is an Operations Coordinator Position in the Central Region of Florida responsible for conducting site visits to residential programs to monitor programs.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Monitors state-operated and Contracted Provider facilities / services.
• Conducts site visits to ensure integrity and compliance with Florida Statutes, Administrative Rule, Departmental policies and procedures and terms and conditions of the contract.
• Observes, evaluates, and assesses program effectiveness. Recommends corrective actions following monitoring activities that identify program deficiencies.
• Receives and reviews corrective action plans to determine plan appropriateness. Performs follow-up monitoring to ensure implementation and completion of corrective action plans.
• Review all program / facility reports for trend analysis and provide coaching assistance when necessary.
• Provides ongoing technical assistance and guidance to Providers to include but not limited to consultation on policies and procedures / Administrative Rule that effect program functions.
• Prepares written reports following monitoring activities.
• Maintains telephone contacts with the program on a regular basis to promote effective information sharing, good communication and provide technical assistance when needed.
• Performs pre- and post- Operational reviews for new programs.
• Participates in special team monitoring as indicated by the needs of the program.
• Develops monitoring plan of contracts and / or facilities.
• Advises appropriate administrative and programmatic staff of problems or potential problems Responds to inquiries and Department-tracked information requests / complaints (Whistle Blowers, Human Rights Advocacy Commission, Executive Office of the Governor, management reviews, citizen / parent / youth complaints, etc.) on behalf of Headquarters and / or the regional office.
• Coordinates and / or participates in meetings, committees, training events, workgroups, peer reviews, and task forces as requested.
• Communicates with and coordinates efforts, as needed, with various state and local agencies.
• Coordinates and provides training as requested
• Review policies and procedures from Headquarters.
• All applicable policies and procedures shall be reviewed with deadlines as assigned.
• This position will conduct multi-disciplinary case conferences and placement planning for youth recommended for commitment to the department.
• This position will also be responsible for coordinating placement planning within existing commitment resources as well as utilizing and ensuring all appropriate data is entered into the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).
• Ensures compliance with state regulations regarding multi-disciplinary case conferences and placement planning for committed delinquents.
• Utilizes JJIS to assess program performances, evaluate trend data, and develop appropriate management strategies.
• Coordinates region activities required to reduce the number of committed youth awaiting placement. Visits local commitment programs to ensure program implementation is appropriate by.
• Trains and provides technical assistance to other region staff in the areas relating to the commitment and placement planning process.
• Performs other work-related assignments as required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position : Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis, basic management principles and practices. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills, collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices, organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials, conduct fact-finding research, utilize problem-solving techniques, work independently, understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work. A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. 3-5 years' experience working with delinquent youth in a Residential setting. Experience conducting investigations, program reviews, and program monitoring and making recommendations based on findings. Experience working with the DJJ incident reporting system (Central Communications Center) and Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)

Computer Software experience such as Microsoft Office.

Special Notes :

This position requires non-traditional hours, including weekend and evening hours when needed.

To be considered for this position, responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Candidate Profile. Actual work experience, years of employment, hours worked per week, explanation of gaps in employment must be clearly defined, or the candidate may not be considered for the position.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference : Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.