Facility Program Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location
Kearney Job Posting
Hiring Rate
$1.000
Classification Salary Range
$1.00 - $1,000.00
Job Posting
JR2024-00003203 Facility Program Manager (Open)
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Job Description
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is in search of an Facility Program Manager to oversee the safety, security and treatment services at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, NE. The successful candidate will have experience managing a team and demonstrated knowledge of youth residential facilities, regulations, compliance, and treatment programming.
The Facility Program Manager serves a critical role in assisting with the operation of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney to ensure safety, security and program strategies are maintained to promote excellent treatment services and a strong quality of life for the youth. The YRTC-Kearney uses an evidence based treatment program to meet the needs of male youth offenders through a fully accredited school, mental health services, religious services, a recreation program, and volunteer and community services. The facility is fully accredited by the American Correction Association, the Performance-based Standards/council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, and complies with PREA, Prison Rape Elimination Act, standards.
Hiring Rate: Dependent on experience.
Location: YRTC in Kearney.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with On Call responsibilities.
What We Can Offer You
Stable Employment OpportunityCareer Development and Learning including LinkedIn Learning CoursesTuition Reimbursement156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan13 Paid HolidayGenerous Leave Accruals and BenefitsFlexible SchedulesOpportunity to make a difference!
As The Facility Program Manager, You Will
Oversee juvenile rights; Direct proper use of buildings, grounds, & equipment to maintain security; Direct supervision of staff in facility living units and the areas of security, recreation, and within various sub-units; Work with staff to solve issues & respond to changes in statutes, policies & standards; Lead investigations; oversees discipline of youth; Monitor emergency evacuation plan; Assume responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Facility Administrator; Serve in on-call capacity on rotating basis.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Administration, or related field. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of principles & practices of institutional programming including educational/vocational training & rehabilitation programs; and security requirements & techniques required. Supervisory / management experience.
PREFERRED: Experience in Juvenile Justice services, experience in management principals and knowledge; experience with relevant case law; demonstrated ability to supervisor management staff.
OTHER: Valid driver's license.
For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Children and Family Services, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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