Facility Program Manager

The work we do matters!

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on

benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#

benefits

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.

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