Job Posting Title

Programs Manager I / II

Agency

400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

400 Office of Juvenile Affairs

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Programs Manager I
Annual Salary - $52,492.37
Hourly Rate - $25.24

Programs Manager II
Annual Salary - $57,428.52
Hourly Rate - $27.61

Job Description

Why you’ll love it here!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SUPPORT. The Office of Public Integrity (OPI) is committed to helping OJA and its contracted partners by providing resources, information, and support.  The OPI Licensing and Program Assessment Division is responsible for licensing, monitoring, and performing on-site inspections of OJA staff and its contractors. By joining our team, you will be meeting face to face with OJA’s contracted detention centers and group homes across the state and assisting in the continued improvement in services and safety for youth in our care  

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or supervision of programs related to the delivery of agency services on a statewide basis. This includes the supervision of professional level staff in providing a variety of services and assistance to eligible clients, responsibility for a work unit of a division or a single program area, assisting in directing a major multifunctional program or unit, or overall responsibility for major program activities involving the principle operations of the agency. Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing direction and guidance for program services or operations, and coordinating program functions and activities within an agency division or unit.

Typical Functions

• Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program; directs and supervises professional level staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities.
• Develops and recommends policies, rules and regulations which pertain to the administration of assigned programs consistent with federal and state laws; participates in program analysis, including the analysis of problems and needed services.
• Directs studies of needs; reviews and analyzes information from studies and projects for immediate and long-range program development; advises subordinate program staff and other interested groups of the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies.
• Reviews periodic staff reports, administrative audits, pro