Judicial Branch Program Director

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JOB DUTIES :

• Supervises subordinate staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates one or more Judicial Branch programs; and acts as liaison between other state agencies, local courts, stakeholders and/or behavioral health entities.
• Monitors and evaluates program quality and effectiveness in terms of Judicial Branch goals and objectives, and compiles and analyzes pertinent data and presents conclusions to Branch leadership.
• Serves as the administrative liaison with service providers around issues of programming; and works with them to identify and develop needed services.
• Interprets, develops, reviews and updates agency policies and procedures; communicates and trains personnel on new or revised policies and procedures.
• Serves as the liaison with community agencies and develops relationships with stakeholders throughout the community through speaking engagements, participation on various committees and boards, and utilizing media resources.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, social sciences, criminal justice, or a related field.
• 5 years' experience as a program manager or program team member within juvenile justice At least 5-7 years of experience in a senior leadership role overseeing diverse technical teams and managing large-scale, enterprise-level criminal justice, behavioral health, the courts, or dispute resolution
• or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Qualifications: All of the above qualifications, plus a master's degree in a relevant field or an MBA with a focus on technology management.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE :

• Supervisory principles and practices;
• Applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, programs and services;
• Case management practices and principles and community resources;
• Best practices regarding risk assessment and intake options;
• Strategic planning processes, behavioral health services, and principles of continuous quality improvement;
• Knowledge of the functions and services of community organizations, related human services, mental health and substance abuse resources;
• Knowledge of Justice System;
• Program design and development;
• Applicable practices and regulations for legal proceedings;
• Computers and applicable software applications.

SKILL :

• Supervising staff;
• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring, and prioritizing resource development assignments;
• Consulting and interacting with the court, staff, providers and other stakeholders;
• Establishing and evaluating performance measures;
• Developing placement service plans, analyzing assessment instruments, matching service needs and funding options;
• Developing and providing education to staff and other local, state, and national juvenile justice stakeholders;
• Maintaining records and files;
• Operating computers and applicable software applications;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :  Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

HIRING RATE (during probation):   $83,510.46 per year

AFTER  probation:   $85,598.21 per year

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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.