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The first application review will be applications received on, or before, November 2nd, 2026.\nOverview\nThe Multnomah County Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is seeking a visionary, human-centered leader to serve as the Director of the Juvenile Services Division (JSD). Reporting directly to the Department Director, the JSD Director oversees an annual operating budget of $26 million and a large workforce.The division provides juvenile detention and community supervision services for nearly 700 justice-involved youth each year, as well as support for nearly 2,500 parents annually through domestic relations mediation and parent orientation.\nDCJ is seeking a trauma informed Director who leads with presence, transparency, and operational expertise, demonstrating high emotional intelligence, interpersonal agility, and an authentic, trusted leadership reputation. The successful candidate will be a credible, unifying leader and strategic thinker who fosters a supportive, compassionate, safe, respectful, and motivating work environment. The incoming Director will be tasked with building trust, bridging detention and community supervision staff, while supporting frontline safety and management. This role requires an executive who balances strategic engagement in the juvenile justice system, including a focus on racial equity and diversion, with firm support for the daily operational realities, safety, and well-being of frontline personnel.\nCome Find Your Why (video)\nAbout the Department of Community Justice\nThe Department of Community Justice (DCJ) provides supervision and services to justice involved youth, adults and families. Our efforts are guided by evidence-based strategies that maximize our resources and results, and by our core belief that people can change. We aim to address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior, and to help people successfully engage in civic life.\nDCJ’s mission is to enhance community safety and reduce criminal activity by holding youth and adults accountable in a fair and just manner, assisting them to develop skills necessary for success, and effectively using public resources.\nDCJ is committed to fulfilling its vision - Community Safety through Positive Change - by delivering programs that meet the community’s needs. To achieve this, the department works collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and community partners.\nDCJ’s annual operating budget is approximately $116 million, with over 400 regular, on-call, and temporary employees spanning our Adult and Juvenile Services Divisions and Director’s Office that includes Victim and Survivor Services. DCJ's JSD is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision and operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility, a 24/7 operation.\nMore information about DCJ including our mission, vision, and work of the divisions can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj\nThe Opportunity\nStrategic Leadership & Equity\nData-driven leader for the juvenile system that expands community diversion, and addresses systemic racial disparities, utilizing quantitative and qualitative research to interpret complex datasets and guide strategic policy decisions. \nOversee the division's programs that respond to the needs of justice involved youth, families and victims.\nAligning division priorities with DCJ's strategic pillars; delivering operational excellence, ensuring our impact, and maximizing resources .\nOversee the implementation of evidence-based and trauma-informed reform frameworks, including Transforming Juvenile Probation, Intentional Case Management, Family Engaged Case Planning, Restorative Practices, and the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative.\nApply an equity lens to all divisional operations, policy development, and programming, while providing authentic support and advocacy for staff, leading with cultural humility, self-awareness, and a commitment to recognizing privilege in cross-cultural environments. \nConceptualize innovative services and implement procedures for new or changing regulatory requirements and state laws, continuously evaluating benchmarks, simplifying processes, and improving operational outcomes. \nOperations and Staff Safety\nManage the senior management team that oversees daily operational functions across community supervision and the 24/7 secure youth detention facility, maintaining close oversight of shift dynamics, unit culture, and crisis de-escalation. \nOversees the management of detention services, managing facility capacity, and reducing overall reliance on detention.\nDirect the juvenile management team to support staff physical safety alongside youth accountability; reform internal safety monitoring practices and maintain consistent policies. \nRespond to and resolve confidential/sensitive inquiries, investigate complaints, and recommend corrective action.\nMaintain regular visibility and engagement through regular communication with frontline employees and leadership, using clear, empathetic dialogue to build trust, mutual respect, and unit cohesion. \nDirect through a trauma-informed approach to ensure staff and youth’s well-being is prioritized and their physical and psychological safety is addressed.\nPartner with County Facilities Property Management to maintain and upgrade the physical environment of the Juvenile Justice Complex and secure detention facility.\nAccountability & HR Collaboration\nDirect Juvenile leadership in providing consistent direction, clear communication and supervisory support. Direct and approve through managers the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and reviewing of staff work, articulating expectations with clarity, composure, and strategic awareness across all channels. \nDirect the division with youth and staff input and maintaining a workplace culture rooted in safety, trust, belonging, active listening, and high emotional intelligence. \nSupport division leadership to foster mutual respect, open communication, and information sharing.\nCollaborate with Human Resources for recruitment, internal investigations, and promoting long-term staff health, safety, and retention. \nDirects continuous improvement methods that optimize performance and service quality for public safety and better outcomes for youth and families.\nPartnership & Advocacy\nServe as a principal advisor on the DCJ Executive Management Team, participating in department-wide policy, budget, and operational decision-making.\nParticipate as an active member in public safety forums including the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and Juvenile Justice Steering Committee. \nStrategically communicate with key partners, policy makers, and media to advance department initiatives, while representing the County, department, and division to elected officials, public agencies, and key interest holders.\nMaintain and develop relationships with external system partners, including court members, law enforcement, local and state agencies, school districts, associations, and community-based organizations, fostering collaborative partnerships. \nFoster positive relationships and collaborate with union leadership (AFSCME Local 88 / Local 88-6) by interpreting collective bargaining agreements fairly and resolving grievances through proactive dialogue.\nBuild relationships with state and national juvenile justice organizations to incorporate evidence-based practices into the public safety continuum.\nFiscal Management & Sustainable Programming\nOversee the division’s $26 million annual operating budget, state funding streams (e.g., Oregon State Juvenile Crime Prevention funds), capital expenditures, and grant resources.\nPartner with Government Relations to advocate for operational resources and guide the organization through public-sector budget discussions before the Board of County Commissioners and state legislature. \nEstablish administrative controls and collaborate with DCJ Research and Planning (RAP) to build data tools and dashboards to monitor outcomes without overwhelming staff during periods of crisis or budget reductions.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:\nA Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, administration of justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field, AND;\nSix (6) years experience of progressive responsibility in program leadership, supervisory or lead work which demonstrates the capacity to provide leadership in the following areas:Providing programming for at risk youth (12-21)\nWorking with criminal justice agencies and partners.\nDeveloping collaborative relationships with community partners. \nWorking and managing in a union environment\n\nManagement experience within a large organization.\nMust pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment\nValid driver's license\nPreferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.\nA Masters Degree\nFive (5) years of experience in a Senior or Executive-level role in criminal justice or a related field\nA minimum of (6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience working with at-risk youth (12-21) in one of the following environments:Detention or youth correctional facility\nYouth residential setting\nSetting that provides programming for at-risk youth\n\nSubstantial experience in budget planning, financial management, and resource optimization, including direct oversight of budgets of at least $20 million, forecasting personnel costs, and monitoring capital expenditures. \nA demonstrated history of promoting an organizational culture of respect, inclusion, and appreciation of diverse perspectives and values \nDemonstrated experience of establishing collaborative relationships with key external system partners\n*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position\nScreening and Evaluation\nThe Application Packet\nYour completed application must include the following items:\nRequired completed online application.\nRequired resume covering relevant experience and education. Be sure your resume includes: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and the number of teams, managers and staff under your supervision.\nRequired cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position, and demonstrates how your experience and skill set and how that aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the position.\nNote: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.\nThe Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of theselection process page. 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