Juvenile Justice Coordinator Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 862DC72F-1CC5-4)

Description

Overview

The JJ Coordinator is responsible for monitoring Vermont's participation in the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA), as reauthorized by the Juvenile Justice Reauthorization Act of 2018. By participating, VT receives an annual Title II formula grant and needs to abide by 33 federal requirements of the JJDPA. This position is responsible for grant oversight, including writing the annual application to secure the federal funding.

This position acts as the liaison between the Council for Equitable Youth Justice (CEYJ) and the Family Services Division. The CEYJ is a supervisory group charged with allocating the formula grant to the community with the goals of improving the Juvenile Justice System and preventing juvenile delinquency. This is a public group established by state statute, consisting of Governor's appointed members. This entails membership recruitment and orientation, development of agendas, organizing monthly advisory board meetings, adhering to established protocol and policy, coordinating and supporting subcommittee work and meetings, facilitating guest speakers and information to board, developing board operating budget, and reporting income /expense balance. The JJ Coordinator is also responsible for the development of three-year plan which includes providing data and information to the CEYJ to guide a comprehensive plan that includes policy and funding priorities. This position must assure the work of the advisory board and related work of the designated state agency (Department for Children and Families) is in keeping with the three-year plan and recommends policy, rule, and statute changes as needed to ensure or create JJDPA Compliance. This position also monitors and reports on allocations and programs funded by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and supervises FSD's Data and Reporting Coordinator. In Vermont, the Juvenile Justice Coordinator also acts as the Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator to the Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This position is responsible for reviewing Judiciary, DOC, Law Enforcement and other Juvenile Justice Stakeholder data and reporting it to the Department of Justice. They are also required to address racial disparities in the Juvenile Justice System. Since FSD only represents one of many different discretionary points that a youth will see when involved in the juvenile justice system, this means initiating projects with stakeholders outside of the Department, and often outside of state government altogether.

 

This position is also expected to take a leadership role in the Division's internal Statewide Racial Equity Workgroup (SREW). SREW was created after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The purpose is to focus on addressing issues of racial inequity and creating systemic changes within Vermont's child welfare and youth justice system and beyond (as that work intersects with our community partners) to achieve racially just outcomes. Applicants should have experience with anti-racism and equity work.

Who May Apply

This position, Juvenile Justice Coordinator (Job Requisition #50999), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact tyler.allen@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in office settings although field travel will be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Although duties normally occur within a regular weekday schedule, there are times that work occurs on evenings or weekends. Considerable tact is required for dealing with district staff and staff of other States. Some pressure from deadlines may be experienced.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in human services, law, public administration, policy, or related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in policy writing and research or program management.

OR

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more of experience in policy writing and research or program management.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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