PROGRAM MANAGER 2-SOCIAL SERVICES

Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office State Police Bldg. 1st Floor 7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Program Manager 2 - Social Services to lead some of the most impactful and complex treatment programs in the state. This is a high-visibility, statewide leadership role for a seasoned clinical professional who thrives on shaping systems, guiding expert staff, and improving outcomes for youth with significant behavioral and mental health needs. In this role, you'll oversee all treatment services in secure care, direct specialized programs, develop statewide clinical policies, and ensure youth are placed in the right settings at the right time. You'll work closely with Treatment Directors, psychologists, contracted mental health providers, and regional teams to strengthen treatment quality, expand evidence-based practices, and support youth rehabilitation across Louisiana. If you're energized by big-picture leadership, complex clinical decision-making, and the opportunity to influence statewide practice, this role offers a powerful platform to make a lasting difference. Seven years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Leads statewide treatment programs — Oversees all secure-care treatment services and supervises Treatment Directors across facilities. Develops clinical policies & protocols — Writes and implements statewide treatment, mental health, and evidence-based practice standards. Supervises specialized programs — Directs sex-offender treatment services and approves youth transfers between specialized units. Manages statewide youth placement — Oversees the transfer system, bed-space decisions, and crisis-driven placement needs. Oversees furlough & release screening — Ensures policy-aligned recommendations for furloughs, early releases, and community placements. Conducts audits & implements EBPs — Leads treatment audits and develops new evidence-based programs statewide. Provides EAP & crisis-response leadership — Directs EAP services and coordinates statewide critical incident stress interventions.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge , Louisiana.

Appointment Type:

Full Time The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.

London@la.gov In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.