Family Justice Center Department Head

Exempt; full-time; 40 of hours worked; Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; full benefits

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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. 

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operation support to the Family Justice Center
• Manage FJC’s operations, to ensure a safe, secure, and trauma-informed environment for staff, partners, and clients.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed services across all co-located partners.
• Serve as primary liaison between on-site partner agency staff and County departments and services
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operation Procedure guidelines and policies governing co-location and collaborative service delivery.
• Schedule, coordinate and attend Executive Committee meetings and multi-agency partner meetings.
• Oversee building security protocols and serve as the designated building manager in accordance with County policies.
• Manage procurement, fiscal processes, and expense tracking using the County’s automated system
• Assist the Division Director with budget development, reporting and fiscal analysis for the Family Justice Center
• Provide staff development, conflict resolution, and coordination support for County staff, partner agency staff, volunteers and interns
• Perform other related duties as required
•  Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Family Justice Center (FJC), 
•  Develop, implement, and evaluate short- and long-term strategic plans, program goals, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives for FJC services. 
• Lead the planning and execution of initiatives that strengthen coordinated community responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse. 
• Ensure all FJC activities, programs, and services are delivered using trauma-informed, evidence-based, and survivor-centered practices. 
• Evaluate program effectiveness, identify emerging needs, and implement innovative solutions to enhance survivor access, safety, and service outcomes. 
• Oversee service delivery models for all FJC programs ensuring consistency, quality, and accessibility of services. 
• Develops and delivers community education and engagement presentations to increase awareness of FJC services, promote prevention and early intervention, and strengthen community partnerships and understanding of available resources

• Bachelor’s Degree In Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field
• 6 years in human services, criminal justice, healthcare, healthcare administration, business administration, or similar field
• 3 years of experience supervising or managing staff

• Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed, survivor-centered service models and best practices
• Advanced knowledge of victim services
• Advanced knowledge of operational management principles, including fiscal processes, procurement, and budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of multi-agency collaborative service delivery frameworks, including MOUs, confidentiality, and information-sharing protocols
• Skill in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures and policies
• Skill in building, maintaining, and strengthening collaborative relationships with diverse public, private, nonprofit, and community partners Skill in conflict resolution, staff development, and fostering a positive interdisciplinary work environment
• Skill in facilitating cross-agency problem-solving and developing coordinated responses 
• Skill in managing facility operations, safety protocols, and building security systems
• Ability to lead and supervise diverse professional, volunteer, and intern staff within a complex service environment
• Ability to navigate complex organizational relationships and balance the needs, responsibilities, and perspectives of multiple independent partner agencies
• Ability to maintain a safe, secure, and trauma-informed environment for clients, staff, and partners
• Ability to analyze fiscal data, assist with budget development, and ensure accurate expense tracking
• Ability to communicate effectively as a liaison between partner agencies and County departments

• Secondary bilingual language skills
• Experience supervising child welfare cases or experience operating a Child Advocacy Center, Family Justice Center, or Multi-dimensional Team related to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence (DV), Human trafficking, child sexual assault
• Experience in finding, writing, and monitoring federal, state, local grants in the human service field

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and occasionally walk 
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews