Department

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Education Administration

Salary

$139,713.00 - $158,244.00

Job Profile

JC-02567700-99 - Superintendent (R.I Training School for Youth) (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 4:30pm

Non-Standard 35.0

The incumbent is expected to work additional hours as necessary to meet operational needs, attend meetings and events, respond to emergencies, and fulfill on-call responsibilities. The established work schedule may be adjusted by the Executive Director to meet the operational needs of the facility.

This position is located in the Division of Youth Development.

Job Requisition Number

JR103213 SUPERINTENDENT (RI TRAINING SCHOOL YOUTH) (Open)

Pay Grade

C00145 A

Classification

Superintendent (R.I Training School for Youth)

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the administration and operation of the Rhode Island Training School for Youth (residential and rehabilitation components) in regard to establishment of policy and the overall daily planning, development, direction and supervision of personnel and programs; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Executive Director with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through consultation, observation and written reports; reports to the Executive Director the conformance or compliance of assigned personnel in regard to the institution’s objectives, policies, instructions, directives, court orders, accreditation objectives and standards and rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, directs, and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and operations; confers with and advises administrators on the overall functioning of the programs.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To be responsible for the administration and operation of the Rhode Island Training School for Youth (residential and rehabilitation components).
• To be responsible for all custodial, correctional and rehabilitative policies and programs of the institution.
• To be responsible for all fiscal and human resource matters that pertain to the educational component.
• To be responsible for the coordination of assignments given to the Deputy Superintendents for Administration and Programs.
• To be responsible for the care, custody and control of the residents in all units as directed.
• To be responsible for the training of personnel to ensure that the best possible care, custody and rehabilitative services are provided to the resident’s individual and collective needs.
• To be responsible for budget preparation and in directing the operations expenditures of the institution.
• To assist the Executive Director and Director in the negotiations and administration of the labor contracts with the several bargaining agents.
• To maintain an effective public relations program which will provide and understanding of the Training School’s policies, functions and objectives of the various programs.
• To work with civic and religious organizations providing social, rehabilitative and youth services to the community.
• To review existing laws, proposed legislation, rules and regulations and make recommendations to the Executive Director.
• To direct and coordinate any similar programs which may be assigned.
• To attend various meetings and conferences as required.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of residential, correctional care, and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, development, direction, supervision, evaluation and improvement of services for adjudicated or non- adjudicated, wayward and delinquent youth within a residential setting; the capability to incorporate all service within an institution involved in programs for the care, custody, and control of adjudicated and non-adjudicated youth; a knowledge of clinical techniques and the ability to apply them to youth within and institutional setting; the ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct and coordinate the work of personnel within the residential component; a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of residential management and the ability to apply such knowledge in the day-to-day operations of an institution; the ability to plan and direct the execution of fiscal and management method studies and the composition of reports thereon; a thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures analysis and the ability to apply such knowledge; the ability to motivate the staff to cooperative attainment of the Department’s goals; the ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and review the work of a subordinate staff; the ability to administer an effective public relations program; the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, associates and supervisors, and with the public and private agencies; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: Possession of a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning in Social Work, Psychology or Public Administration, preferably with a concentration in Correction or Child Welfare; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in an administrative/managerial position within a public or private juvenile correctional facility involving overall management of operations;

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to the duties outlined in the official class specification, the Superintendent shall:

Provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all Rhode Island Training School functions and services.
Chair and oversee the Rhode Island Training School Improvement Council, including administration, program, youth, and family representation.
Provide executive oversight of Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance, audits, corrective action planning, staffing plan reviews, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Ensure compliance with Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) standards and other recognized juvenile justice best practices.
Establish facility goals, priorities, and performance expectations consistent with Division and Agency strategic objectives.
Supervise Unit Managers, including performance management, attendance oversight, scheduling accountability, and timesheet approval.
Supervise and evaluate the Deputy Superintendent and provide leadership, coaching, and operational guidance.
Oversee facility security operations and accountability measures, including coordination with security leadership and designated administrative staff.
Monitor staffing patterns, bid assignments, overtime utilization, attendance trends, and workforce deployment to ensure safe and effective operations.
Oversee workers’ compensation matters and coordinate operational impacts related to employee leave and workplace injuries.
Participate in and oversee Administrative Review Meetings (ARM) and related youth case reviews.
Review and respond to resident grievances and ensure timely resolution of concerns.
Review probation-related reports, recommendations, and interagency matters impacting facility operations and youth outcomes.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Office of the Child Advocate, Family Court, law enforcement agencies, legal partners, state agencies, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.
Lead community engagement initiatives and maintain collaborative partnerships with youth-serving organizations, advocacy groups, educational institutions, and community providers.
Represent the Rhode Island Training School and Division of Youth Development at local, state, and national meetings, conferences, boards, committees, and collaborative forums.
Coordinate and collaborate with Division leadership regarding policy development, legislative initiatives, accreditation efforts, strategic planning, and system improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and collaborate with the Chief of Program Development regarding facility operations, compliance initiatives, strategic planning, performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Complete performance evaluations and ensure accountability for assigned supervisory staff.
Participate in emergency response, incident command activities, critical incident reviews, and crisis management operations.
Serve as an on-call administrator and respond to emergencies, critical incidents, and operational needs outside normal business hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.