Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:

November 24, 2025

ID#

218624

Required documents uploaded by: November 23, 2025

Agency Information:

1430 NW 25th St.


Topeka, KS 66618

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: KJCC, CM II, Programs, Director

Compensation: $31.22/hour ($64,937.60/annually

)

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.*

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the

STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This is advanced managerial correctional work in a small institution or providing program support to a deputy secretary. Work involves managing programs and operations in a small corrections institution or developing and coordinating a program for a deputy secretary in central headquarters. Incumbents manage programs in support of the general mission of the Department of Corrections.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Supervision / Administrative

Responsible for overall management of the following departments and associated staff at KJCC: Unit Team, Activity Therapy/Recreation, Chaplaincy, Reentry Services, Programming, and Records. Develops and updates departmental plans which clearly define the goals, objectives and rules of programs and activities. Available for individual and group supervision to provide consultation to subordinates, utilizing both informal coaching and performance reviews to provide direction and feedback related to work performance strengths and areas needing improvement. Provides consultation, assistance, and directions to Program Division staff to assist with barriers or responsivity issues concerning delivery of programming or services to juvenile residents and serves as a role model in the appropriate use of risk management techniques. Updates position descriptions for program staff, monitors priority outcomes, and provides back up services in subordinates absence or delegates this to another program team member. Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices, core correctional practices in corrections, adolescent development, and proficiency in risk reduction skills including motivational interviewing and cognitive strategies. Stays abreast of policy and regulation changes and/or updates assuring those updates are shared with staff and juvenile residents as affected.

Program / Team Facilitation

Works directly with Operations, Behavioral Health, Education, and other departments within the facility to foster and model a multi-disciplinary approach to resident management. Provides consultation to these teams and participates in these processes as necessary to assist with addressing challenging issues and problems. Meets regularly with administrative staff and Programs staff to disseminate relevant information and to discuss issues/solutions. Provides oversight and ensures that information is shared and communicated between programs and all other affected departments, fostering a team approach. Works with staff to develop and implement programs, activities, interventions which are in line with best practices - such as unit action plans, behavior contracts, Resident of the Month, as well as other special activities and incentives programs. Provides support and assistance to staff to help assure the quality and fidelity of programs is not compromised. Serves on various facility/departmental work teams, committees, and boards as assigned by supervisor and is a member of the KJCC Executive Team and PREA Compliance Committee. Conveys ideas and information clearly and comprehensively, effectively expresses self in presentation of ideas. Communications include verbal and written presentations, in both formal and informal settings.

Data Collection/Analysis/Reporting

Extensive reporting and data collection responsibilities are involved with this position. Maintains and supervises the collection of statistics and data to monitor compliance with evidence-based practices, ensure program fidelity, and to monitor desired outcomes and program goals/trends. Adequate flow of information must be maintained between appropriate facility staff, the juvenile correctional facility, the juvenile's family, and appropriate community agencies. Prepares and submits appropriate in-house documentation, correspondence and progress reports as necessary. Prepare other reports as required. Establishes quality assurance processes with departments and formal methods of documenting effectiveness and fidelity of programs being delivered within the facility. Provides feedback to the Deputy Superintendent regarding the policies and procedures of both the facility and the Kansas Department of Corrections as well as the resources needed to meet the goals/objectives that have been developed by/for the team.

Professional Team Member

Serves as a role model and productive member of the agency by promoting the mission of the agency through collaboration and cooperation. Promotes a satisfactory and harmonious work environment through teamwork and effective communication and avoids behaviors that would be disruptive or destructive to agency harmony. Collaborate with colleagues and interdisciplinary professionals. Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor or through initiative to maintain successful operation within the Classification and Records Division.

Qualifications

Four years direct experience in criminal justice, social science, behavioral sciences or public administration plus three years of supervisory and/or administrative management experience in the field of corrections.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Successful completion of a drug test, TB test and criminal background check

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Armahne Thomas

Email: armahne.thomas@ks.gov

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Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:


ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.


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