Job Description

Salary

$5,011.00 - $10,144.00 Monthly

Location

Bunkie, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403ACY-214700-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

11/10/2025

Closing Date

11/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Office of Juvenile Justice

Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie

1536 Bordelon Road, Bunkie, LA 71322

https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a committed and motivated Youth Facility Assistant Directorto join our leadership team at the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the daily operations of a secure care facility and ensuring that youth receive rehabilitative services in a safe, structured environment. As Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Facility Director to guide staff, oversee programs, and advance our mission of accountability, growth, and community safety.

Minimum Qualifications

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR



A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR



A master's degree in criminal justice or a social sciences field, counseling, education, public administration, or business administration plus two years of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting; OR



A doctorate degree in a criminal justice field, counseling, social science field, education, public administration, or business administration plus one year of experience in juvenile probation and parole, social services, counseling, or in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting.



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.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Assist the Facility Director in managing overall operations, staffing, and program delivery. Provide leadership and supervision to facility staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and care. Ensure compliance with agency policies, PREA standards, and state/federal regulations. Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and daily facility functions to maintain safety and efficiency. Support the development and implementation of rehabilitative programs that promote positive youth outcomes. Serve as a liaison between the facility, central office, and external stakeholders. Respond to emergencies and critical incidents with sound judgment and adherence to established protocols.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana

Appointment Type:

Full time

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Probational

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).

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.



How to Apply:

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.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources Division

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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.



As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor


State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others