YOUTH FACILITY DIRECTOR
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 403ACY-224632-GOL
Department: Office of Juvenile Justice
Job classification: YOUTH FACILITY DIRECTOR
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Corrections, Facility Management, Management, Miscellaneous
Summary
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as a Youth Facility Director and oversee the full operations of one of our secure care facilities.
This role is critical to our mission and is responsible for directing all aspects of facility management, including youth care and custody, rehabilitation services, mental and medical health programs, staffing, safety, and community engagement. The Youth Facility Director also leads classification and diagnostic processes, develops institutional policies, coordinates with courts and community agencies, and ensures that youth with complex behavioral and developmental needs receive the support they need.
If you are a strong leader with a passion for youth rehabilitation and public service, and you're ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply. Join us at OJJ and help shape brighter futures for Louisiana’s youth.
Examples of duties
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:Eight years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR
An advanced degree in criminal justice or a social sciences field, counseling, education, public administration, or business administration plus four years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTES:
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge may be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by State and Federal laws are granted.
In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Supplemental information
Job Duties:
The Youth Facility Director oversees all operations of a 24-hour secure care facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards, agency policies, and civil service rules. This position provides executive leadership across treatment, security, administration, and rehabilitation programs for youth in custody.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct and supervise facility operations including treatment, administration, security, recreation, food service, mainte
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