Dorm/PREA Manager

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process.  Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.

Benefits include:                         

• Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.3846 hours per pay period, or 88 hours per year.
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.
• Administrative Leave: per status
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 29.75% employer paid.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Stable, friendly/family environment.  Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.

DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for managing the youth services, dormitory, activities and Prison Rape Elimination Act Requirements; coordinating, organizing, managing, training youth of non-secure juvenile residential facility;  coordinate and plan the effective implementation of Camp's juvenile activities in accordance with best practices; assures effective and appropriate educational, counseling, treatment, medical, vocational, community service and placement services are provided for youth according to established policies, procedures and regulations.
 

• Coordinates and plans the activities of youth; coordinates prioritizes and assigns the scheduling of activities and events; assures activities and events are well planned and implemented; assures and coordinates the effective scheduling of youth and staff to activities and events.
• Coordinates and monitors youth services activities and events; coordinates the implementation of program needs into activities and events based on assessments and recommendations of treatment team in coordination with the program manager; ensure the effective daily operations of the dorm; follow up on work details to ensure compliance; coordinates the day to day operational scheduling to ensure the goals of Camp and youth are met. Supervises assigned staff; conducts performance evaluations; undertakes employee discipline as required. Dorm PREA managers will supervise the Youth Counselor Supervisors.
• Participates in regular supervisor/management meetings to discuss program effectiveness, employee, employee/resident issues, and operational needs; assists in the development and composition of policies, procedures, and other communications and/or correspondence, as required; pursues training opportunities for professional growth and camp involvement.
• Acts as a Field Training Officer; trains, counsels, coaches, and mentors staff in proper counseling techniques and method used to solve problems.
• Coordinates and monitors trends in youth attitude, progress, treatment and other indicators to ensure the safety and security of the youth, staff and facility.
• Coordinates training with Staff Training and Development/PREA Coordinator based on trends and observations; recommends and coordinates youth training and scheduling based on trends and provides feedback to effectively implement the training needs of youth and staff.
•  Coordinates and ensures the safety and security of the youth, staff, visitors, and facilities by implementation and coordination of all PREA Regulations; coordinates PREA monitoring and compliance; assists in all PREA elements to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates, maintains and updates youth activities and events relating to the youth services programs to ensure compliance with established best practices.
• Performs a wide variety of general administrative duties; reports, documentation, and schedules; updates and maintains youth files, databases, records, and other documents; complies data for management purposes and prepares reports as required.
• Keeps the Program Manager & Staff Training and Development PREA Coordinator informed of youth, staff, activities, events, and program issues, goals, concerns, and temperament issues of the dormitory, activities, events and program.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma and five (5) years of counseling or youth services experience, two (2) of the five years in a supervisory role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
 
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
 

• The (41) PREA Standards required for Juvenile Facilities.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, resident supervision, dynamics of working with at risk populations, sexual abuse, and interviewing juveniles.
• Practices of developing teams, motivating employees and maintaining employee morale.
• Techniques for dealing with juveniles from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including basis crisis intervention.
• First Aid and CPR
• Principles and practices of evidenced based group and individual counseling.
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from vulnerable populations.                                                                                          

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assign staff.
• Training staff in work procedures and policies.
• Working under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound and timely decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of juveniles and detention.
• Accurately observing and recording juvenile behavior, including depression, drug and/or alcohol abuse, and victimization.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed; preparing clear and concise written incident reports.
• Effectively listening to, communicating with, and eliciting information from upset, emotional, and irate individuals.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the phone.

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada Driver's License
• First Aid, CPR, and BBP within six (6) months of date of employment 
• JIREH Certification within six (6) months of date of employment
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training within the first thirty (30) days of employment

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and drive; use hands to finger, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is required occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and must frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Strength and agility to be able to restrain volatile residents.
 
Work performed in remote, non-secure juvenile residential facility; work involves intense concentration on activities going on around one's location on a constant basis throughout the entire shift. Work may involve personal danger and exposure to hazardous situations; requires physical ability to subdue argumentative individuals. Must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
             
 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

 

Salary : $80,101 - $120,182