DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80080114

Requisition No: 840108 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80080114

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080114 

Salary:  $1,745.46 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2024 

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location:  Fort Lauderdale

Contact Person:  Faye Mack (850) 717-2618

Starting Salary:  $1,745.46 Bi-weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

DESCRIPTION:

The Office of Fidelity, Accountability, and Support is seeking an individual with knowledge and experience with Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, who possesses a desire to impact best practices and assist in ensuring accurate administration of risk assessments for Department-involved youth. This person will spend the majority of time communicating with department and provider staff to address risk assessment quality and accuracy. They will be self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team setting, and able to travel overnight.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct ongoing inter-rater reliability activities for all staff using risk assessments, this includes Department employees and contracted provider staff. Implement and oversee annual interrater reliability studies to identify problem areas in assessment accuracy and staff who may need retraining. Annual interrater reliability studies are required in each county in the incumbent’s assigned Region. Work in collaboration with Research and Data Integrity to create the SPSS syntax to compile the data, analyze the data, and correct the data.

Complete work with individual offices to improve risk assessment accuracy and inter-rater reliability. Provide on-site assistance with each office and/or program in the region on a quarterly basis. Communicate and work in conjunction with regional staff, program monitors, quality improvement staff, staff associated with other program improvement initiatives, and other stakeholders concerning risk assessment questions and needs to be directed to Risk Assessment Coordinator.

Perform a regular review of data reports to identify potential discrepancies in risk assessment data, oversight of field staff. Review and correct items when indicated. Review confidential juvenile records/facility reporting (i.e., CCC and JJIS Reports) for information pertaining to risk assessment processes. Utilize restricted information/data to determine whether appropriate action was taken and potential need for re-training or other assistance. Gather information related to Juvenile Justice Information System improvements needed and monitor progress made to improve risk assessment processes.

Promote data reports available on the website, tableau, and other means to ensure staff region-wide have up-to-date and relevant information to enhance risk assessment fidelity.

Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of web site content related to risk assessment.

Perform ongoing coaching and technical assistance to Juvenile Probation Officers in response to ad-hoc requests and problems identified through the fidelity monitoring process.

Conduct case reviews to determine areas for improvement and retraining. Provide subsequent subject matter expert assistance to address the root cause .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Knowledge of inferential statistical methods, social science research methods, and standards of evidence. 

Knowledge of criminogenic risk factors, basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, and evidence-based practice. 

Knowledge in the area of program design and operation. 

Knowledge of basic management principles.

Knowledge in the area of implementation process and program readiness for change.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational activities.

Ability to provide clear and precise directions.

Ability to gather and organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Expertise in time management.

Ability to assess training needs. 

Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of adult learning.

Ability to use desktop and laptop computers, tablets, cell phones, and various audio-visual equipment and the MS Office software suite.

Ability to use JJIS, including the PMM system.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to travel throughout the state on short notice as needed.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to take lead role on projects.

Skill in building interpersonal relationships.

PERFERRED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

A Bachelor's in criminology, sociology, or a related social service field. 

Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of experience in the juvenile justice field.

Experience using department assessment tools to assess youth and manage cases (PAT/CAT/RAY)

Familiarity with Administrative Rule, QI Standards, and CAT Business Rules.

Ability to occasionally travel, may be with little to no notice.  

SPECIAL NOTES:

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. 

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility). 

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.  Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.

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.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.