Behavioral Assessment Administrator

Title: Behavioral Assessment Administrator: Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

State Role Title: Program Administration Manager II / 19215

Hiring Range: $89,415 - $99,763

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Bon Air JCC

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position reports to Education Administrator III/Director of Behavior Analysis. The Behavioral Assessment Administrator is responsible for the coordination of intake assessments to residents upon commitment to direct care. Coordinates closely with the CAP Counseling Team incorporating the agency's practice model (risk, need, responsivity) to ensure placement in the least restrictive environment and provide information to guide initial treatment and behavior intervention plans. Additionally, this position is responsible for the supervision of the Behavioral Assessment Specialists, and Behavioral Assessment Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree from a college or university in the social sciences or related discipline

• Holds a current license that meets requirements as a Licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of Virginia

• Experience supervising the completion of intake assessments and subsequent reports

• Extensive experience providing clinical supervision and oversight of licensed and/or certified staff

• Knowledge of evidence-based trauma informed juvenile justice programming components spanning initial intake to re-entry

• Considerable knowledge of adolescent development

• Extensive knowledge of juvenile psychological assessments, treatment, and evaluations

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of service providers involved with the care and treatment of high-risk adolescents

• Ability to adhere to regulatory timelines

• Strong reasoning, analytical, and communication skills.

• Attention to detail, patience, and perseverance

• Ability to be empathetic and emotionally stable when providing support to staff and youth

• Experience providing and receiving direct performance feedback

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• The ability to work effectively with residents, families, Court Service Units and other DJJ personnel

• The ability to work effectively with community partners, Regional Service Coordinators, and outside providers

• Understanding of confidentiality and professionalism as it pertains to DJJ policies and procedures

• Knowledge of the Department's practice model, (YASI-risk, need, responsivity) and how to use the tool to work effectively with juveniles

Additional Considerations

• Certification by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC)

• Experience managing and serving as an administrator for behavioral health services for high-risk youth in a correctional or rehabilitative environment

• Ability to interpret and develop policies, goals and strategies related to behavioral intake assessments

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Doctorate of Psychology

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. At least two references' names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection process.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver's license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Taylor Mayton

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.