DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80004188

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THIS IS A ANTICIPATED VACANCY FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION: 

Location: Brevard, Orange & Pasco Department of Juvenile Justice, 2737 Centerview Drive, Knight Building, Suite1300, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100

Contact Person: Chasiney Garye, 850-717-2519 

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the implementation of training initiatives, particularly in the areas of needs assessments of the detention centers throughout the state TRAVEL STATEWIDE AS NEEDED). The incumbent’s duties specifically include the following areas of responsibility: 

Implements training for in-service and requested statewide courses for implementation at the detention centers. Reviews course and program content for adherence, compliance and needs of the detention centers and agency. Implements effective course and program evaluation strategies and instruments. Conducts internal job task analyses and quarterly inspection reviews in preparation of annual audits.

Plans, coordinates and presents at statewide and regional conferences, meetings and workshops with trainers, subject matter experts, and juvenile justice staff. Confers with appropriate personnel to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems and procedures. Participates in related special projects and workgroups.

Serves as a statewide trainer that provides in-person training to facilities based on assessed needs. This includes detention policies and procedures, operational directives, training initiatives, and skill-based topics necessary for detention services staff. In addition, providing assistance when needed to detention centers statewide by serving in the capacity as a juvenile detention officer based on the needs of the facilities.

Adheres to all rules and policies and implements continuous quality and process improvement efforts.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices. 

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. 

Knowledge of training techniques and practices. 

Ability to:

Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems. 

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments. 

Ability to communicate and convey information effectively. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

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

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

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices. 

Ability to conduct fact finding research. 

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to travel to all regions to fulfill training duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Instructor Techniques trained

Right Interactions Instructor certified

No prior discipline within the last 2 years.

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more years of experience: 

Must have a valid Florida Driver’ s license.

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.

CANDIDATE PROFILE (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Include supervisor names and employer phone numbers for all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.