DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80002391

Requisition No: 841954 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80002391

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80002391 

Salary:  $1,745.46 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/26/2024 

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:  Circuit Four Probation & Community Intervention – Duval County Probation Circuit 4 Office, 7596 Centurion Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256

CONTACT PERSON:   Chief Probation Officer Christopher W. Massey, 904-219-2190,  Christopher.Massey@djj.state.fl.us

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate activities with local stakeholders related to circuit specific initiatives. In coordination with the Chief Probation Officer strategically evaluate and promote effective approaches to juvenile justice to reduce juvenile delinquencies.

Facilitate the development of a work plan and maintain accountability of tasks and timelines set forth in the work plan.  Coordinators may be responsible for more than one jurisdiction.  

Meet with various parties and key stakeholders on an individual or small group basis.  Review and request relevant data and data analysis from an approved departmental source.  Review and analyze data and consult with DJJ Bureau of Research/Planning and circuit management on collection and management of data.

Strategically and consistently use or collect valid data to assist with various projects, to include:  reviewing relevant data and analyses from an approved departmental source, in consultation with DJJ Bureau of Research and Planning and the circuit management team.   Ad Hoc reports may be requested, as needed.

Prepare and review various written documents, procedures, and agreements; formal position statements, action plans, and other assignments as needed.

Represent DJJ as a designee for the Chief Probation Officer at meetings with other local groups and boards.

Access the success and impact of alternatives to detention programs and other circuit initiatives and services provided.

Coordinates the activities of staff associated with special projects and initiative within the circuit.

Conduct departmental in-service trainings and/or presentation to internal/external parties, as required.

Assist with quality improvement reviews.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A high school diploma or equivalency.

A valid driver’s license. 

Knowledge of case management practices; of interviewing and counseling techniques.

Knowledge of computer programs.

Ability to make recommendations concerning the processing and handling of delinquent youth.

Ability to develop case plans; communicate effectively. 

Ability to determine work priorities.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with community and judicial partners for the purpose of information sharing and collaboration to address community concerns, and promote safe and nurturing communities. 

Ability to make independent decisions based on individual analysis, have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to conduct and document interviews.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree or higher level of education.

Preference will be given to candidates who are certified State of Florida Juvenile Probation Officers; have experience as volunteers or interns with the Department of Juvenile Justice or social service agency programs; or with a concentration in the disciplines of social sciences and working with people such as social work, sociology, psychology and similar disciplines. 

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.

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver’s license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920. 

Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment. In order to obtain certification, the candidate must attend and successfully complete a mandatory residential training academy located in Quincy Florida. Such certification must be maintained. 

For those candidates who are not currently in the state system as a direct care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the top-ranking candidate(s) after the interview phase will be required to take and pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test in order to be considered for this direct-care employment opportunity. This test will be used to measure the candidate's overall suitability for working with Juvenile Justice involved youth. Test results will be used for a period of six months after initial testing for candidates who reapply during that period for another position for which testing is required.

985.66 Florida Statute Requirement

Be at least 19 years of age.

Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department.

Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person, who after September 30, 1999, pleads guilty or no lo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for employment, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.  Notwithstanding this subparagraph, any person who plead no lo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement before October 1, 1999, and who has had such record of that plea sealed or expunged is not ineligible for employment for that reason.

Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.

Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with sub paragraphs 1-4. The affidavit must be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement under s. 837.06. The affidavit must include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. The employing agency shall retain the affidavit.

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.