Human Rights Supervisor

Title: Human Rights Supervisor

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $72,480-$95,558

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The role of the Human Rights Supervisor is to support the agency’s efforts through constant oversight of monitoring of conditions of confinement in the agency’s correctional center, including managing the resident disciplinary and grievance procedures and a team of Human Rights Coordinators. The role will be responsible for tracking and maintaining issues related to behaviors and facility violations within the database; oversight of monitoring the Prison Rape Elimination Act Resident Reporting Line and investigations into allegations, as directed; and monitoring implementation of agency initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to rights of incarcerated persons.
  
• Knowledge of Board of Juvenile Justice Standards, the Department of Juvenile Justice’s operating policies and procedures, service provision within a juvenile correctional center setting, and juvenile correctional center operations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to read and analyze data; supervise, train and advise residents and staff in the resident grievance, discipline, and accountability program procedures; communicate appropriately and effectively with staff and residents; and conduct training.
• Demonstrated ability to directly supervise a team.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in all windows compatible software, sufficient to accurately enter data into an automated database and to extract reports from the automated database.
  
• Demonstrated ability to identify large-scale issues and develop solutions and recommendations for appropriate action.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in negotiating and resolving conflict in a work-related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with at risk and court involved youth, conduct interviews; research, investigate, and report facts; and present findings clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing.

Special Instructions

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

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 800-552-5019.

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.