Assistant Facility Administrator

Summary

The Assistant Facility Administrator is responsible for all operations of the detention/residential units during the shift and tour of duty. The Assistant Facility Administrator will ensure that order, discipline, safety and security is maintained in the facility at all times, and that all standards mandated by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission are adhered to.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all residents at all times.
• Participate in the interview panel for selection of full‑time detention personnel, provide the top three candidates to the director of LCJJC for final interview and/or decision.
• Interview all part‑time staff and submit candidates to the director of LCJJC for final approval before hiring.
• Provide assistant facility administrator portion of new employee orientation training to all new detention/residential staff during the first two weeks of employment. Assign the new staff member to an experienced staff member for on‑the‑job training.
• Facilitate bi‑monthly meetings with assigned team. Submit proposed agenda to facility administrator for approval prior to the meeting.
• Ensure that each detention/residential officer submits accurate weekly time sheet on the Monday following each pay day.
• Prepare and conduct six‑month evaluations on all new staff members and a yearly evaluation on all others. Present all evaluations to the facility administrator for his/her signature and approval.
• Take formal disciplinary measures with employees who are in violation of the facility’s policies and procedures. An assistant facility administrator, regardless of shift assignment, is expected and authorized to take disciplinary action against any detention/residential officer found to be in violation of LCJJC policy and procedure.
• Encourage staff to utilize innovative programs with residents. Review all written proposals for new programs.
• Develop, update and implement cluster daily activity schedule on a monthly basis.
• Assist the facility administrator, probation supervisor, and assistant probation supervisors with facility population management.
• Make detention/release decisions on all referrals to the facility in conformity with Section 54.01(e) (1) (2) (3) (4) and (5), Texas Family Code.
• Assist facility administrator in preparing any statistical information or special reports for the director of LCJJC, the Juvenile Board or Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Personally monitor detention/residential officers several times each shift to ensure that the cluster schedule is followed and that all programs are implemented. Report any major inconsistencies or problems, in writing, on the daily shift report to the director and facility administrator.
• Provide statistical and other reports on population, referrals and programming as required.
• Provide coordination and act as a liaison between detention/residential units and probation units, social agencies, law enforcement, Courts, area probation departments, the public, etc.
• Develop and implement innovative programs and changes to current program.
• Personally monitor program staffing, counseling sessions, cluster group counseling and daily activities to ensure adequate skills for job performance.
• Communicate immediately with and inform the facility administrator of any special, serious, unusual or potential hazardous incidents pertaining to the safety and security of youth, staff and community to ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Assist with providing training for detention/residential staff.
• Monitor logs frequently in clusters, security and control to ensure their accuracy. Log each check in the appropriate logbook.
• Personally respond to any and all emergency/assistance calls to ensure that LCJJC policies, procedures and restraint techniques are being followed and adhered to.
• During school hours, ensure that order and discipline are maintained in all classrooms. Ensure that the proper ratios of supervision are maintained in the classrooms.
• Ensure that residents are receiving timely level reviews by detention/residential staff.
• Actively participate in and organize special therapeutic activities for residents.
• Actively participate in cluster…