Facility Administrator, Metro Youth Service Center

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking an experienced, dedicated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Facility Administrator in the Metro Youth Service Center. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Residential Services and is responsible for the oversight and quality of programming of all hardware secure programs and designated staff secure programs (both state operated and contracted provider) within a DYS Campus.

The incumbent will also be responsible for the maintenance, food service, security, programming and administrative components of a facility. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for the direct supervision of all Program Directors and Units within a facility or campus as well as overseeing the contracted programs within a facility.

For additional information about the Department of Youth Services and its programs please watch:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyP0kCJ181nBakh9Cc0pNNEyPw7kAoI6/view

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive): 

• Oversee the daily operation of the Facility.
• Ensure quality and consistency of safety and security services as well as facility maintenance.
• Manage and oversee all construction or renovation projects.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage when necessary.
• Serve on Regional procurement team.
• Track and manage all Facility overtime.
• Participate in Performance –Based Standards Initiative.
• Ensure treatment services for clients reflect best practices.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, evaluation, record retention, emergency preparedness and scheduling. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of supervisory experience in a residential or secure setting serving juvenile offenders. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Criminal Justice System preferably the juvenile justice system.
• Experience of the Detention System, treatment and assessment programs, and the principals of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
• Understanding of capital management of state facilities, including their operation, repair and maintenance.
• Experience with state contracting, procurement and budgeting. 
• Ability to lead and support development and implementation of program operations, priorities and service provision improvements.
• Strong management, interpersonal, writing communication, and organizational skills in a field directly related to the functions of the Department of Youth Services.
• Capacity to apply the concepts of Positive Youth Development and the knowledge of Family Youth and Engagement Services.
• Demonstrated experience of the principles of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiatives (JDAI).

Shift: First Shift 8:45AM - 5:00PM with Saturday and Sunday off

About the Department of Youth Services:

 As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and communities in strategies that support positive youth development.  For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services.

Pre-Hire Process:

Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 

• Drug Screening
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examination
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

If you would like more information, please log on to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the pre-employment process.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. 

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.