Secure Care Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator - Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs

Compensation

The annual salary rate for this position is up to $60,000.00 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 $60,000.00 based on education and experience

Full Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

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

The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is looking to fill a Secure Care Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator position. This position will be responsible for building relationships with families of youth in secure care and in detention and conducting listening sessions to gather data and guide policy and practice. Family style dinners, game nights, parent support events, visitation events, youth mentoring events, and other relational settings will be used to foster open conversation, build rapport, and gather feedback on what is working in the system and what is missing. This position will help navigate a pathway to the Parent Advisory Committee of the State Advisory Group and will provide data to the Data Manager.

Job Duties

• Plans, organizes, directs/manages a component of an agency or institutional program or a major division, program, or function established to accomplish a basic goal or mission of the agency.

• Interprets and advises agency personnel and the general public on departmental rules, regulations and laws governing the operation of the agency, division or department program.

• Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents pertaining to departmental activity.

• Provides direction to staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.

• Advises on future resource requirements, priorities for programs and activities; estimates timetables for accomplishing assigned activities; develops policies, rules, and regulations consistent with state and federal laws pertaining to the administration of programs.

• Plans, develops and conducts training, seminars, meetings, or clinics as required; represents the agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.

• Drafts policies and procedures and develops contract or grant proposals.

• Reviews proposed legislation and recommends changes; may act as legislative liaison.

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, which are small in size or scope involving the direction, management, coordination, or implementation of various programs or functions within an agency.  This may include professional level work with responsibility for an important component of a comprehensive or specialized operating program, providing services in a variety of management areas such as formulation of agency policies, budget preparation, physical plan operations, or personnel and fiscal management

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and two 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 the methods of organization and management; of public administration; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract program requirements; of the legislative process; of basic research and statistical techniques; and of federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of assigned programs.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and develop training programs; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; and to organize and present facts and opinions.

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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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