Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $70,000.00 based on education and experience

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 venders.
Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Oklahoma County

Salary: Up to $70,000.00 based on education and experience

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM / Flex scheduling available upon review

Position Description

The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is looking to fill a Lead Continuum of Care Coordinator to oversee and direct the statewide project evaluating Juvenile Justice System Continuum of Care Project. This position will oversee program staff, conduct a planning process that includes asset mapping in Regional Area Districts throughout the state and conduct gap analysis to identify areas of need in each community. This work is vital, especially in those communities where the need is the greatest, crime is the highest, and resources are lacking.

Job Duties

• Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program; 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, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and quality of service; develops controls to assure accountability for program operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.

• Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices

• Work with project staff and the OJA Executive team, including the Division Directors over juvenile detention, placement, secure confinement, JJDPA Compliance, and community-based youth services, the Chief Data Officer, the project technical assistance provider, and local stakeholders.

• Identify key data points for tracking and monitoring progress to meet youth needs, reduce juvenile incarceration, and assess what practices work best to improve youth well-being and prevent juvenile crime

• Identify cost savings through reforms that can be reinvested in promising practices and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies that will reduce juvenile crime and recidivism.

• Work with program staff to establish new policy advisory councils in districts 3, 4, and 6 where incarceration is high, resources and services are few, and youth and family voice are non- existent, and partner with existing youth and parent advisory councils to conduct gap analysis and asset mapping through established relationships with youth and families impacted by high rates of crime, incarceration, and limited resources.

Other Duties:

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Level Descriptor

At this level, employees are assigned responsibilities involving the direction and supervision of a work section of a division having responsibility for a single program area administered by the agency. Employees will perform all essential functions related to the position.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and two years of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policy; of state and federal regulations relevant to agency programs; of sound methods of administration; of methods of management and planning; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability is required to administer programs and supervise personnel; to maintain effective working relationships with others; and to exercise good judgment in the solution of problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position is computer based and set in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of appointment. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

 

Telework: Not all positions will be eligible for telework. This position telework availability subject to OJA policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Come Join Us! Interested in more details on job postings, benefits, or career opportunities? Speak to a member of our team today!

Sheryl Liepins | Recruitment Coordinator

p.(405) 620-6495 | e. Sheryl.liepins@oja.ok.gov

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Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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