Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15743
Department: Juvenile Probation Department
Division: Residential Services
Opening Date: 10/08/2025
Closing Date: 11/8/ :59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Position Description About Residential Services: HCJPD operates three residential facilities serving youth aged 10-18, including one pre-adjudicated detention center and two post-adjudicated facilities. Our focus is on creating a secure and therapeutic environment, providing trauma-informed care, and ensuring access to comprehensive rehabilitative services. Through collaboration with families and community partners, we equip youth with the skills and support necessary for successful reintegration.
About the Position: The Assistant Facility Administrator will assist in the operations management of a Pre/Post Adjudicated Facility to ensure a safe, secure, educational and therapeutic environment for residents, staff and service providers. This position oversees that all Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Code of Ethics, policies, procedures and standards are being enforced.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Performs administrative, managerial, and supervisory duties required in planning, delivery, evaluating services and programs.
- Coordinates with contract vendors and agencies to ensure required or court-ordered services are provided to juveniles and the parents of juveniles when applicable.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and audits, assesses and informs the Facility Administrator or designee about budgetary and resource needs of the facility.
- Assists in the management of a safe, healthy, therapeutic, educational and secure facility. Ensures that policies, services and programs are in place to meet the residents' needs and provides the residents with skills to make positive changes while in custody that will enable them to return to the community with reduced risk to re-offend.
- Assists in the development, evaluation, and maintenance of resident behavior management program; Assists the staff with major discipline problems of residents.
- Assists in the development, evaluation, maintenance and updates as it pertains to policies and procedures to guide operations of the facility. Ensures the effective and efficient implementation and compliance of departmental policies & procedures, TJJD standards; federal, state, and local statutes are adhered to at all times.
- Provides employee orientation, in-service training, and a regular and continuous professional development program.
- Monitors employees' performance and manages employee disciplinary matters as warranted.
- Develops subordinates by providing guidance, supervision and expertise to staff.
- Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Facility Administrator in his/her absence. Keeps the Facility Administrator informed and works cooperatively with all other administrators.
- Fulfills the duties of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Compliance Manager for the facility including monitor, review, and ensure investigations are completed within a timely manner as per department, TJJD, and PREA guidelines.
- Oversees/coordinates work schedules for the facilities ensuring adequate staffing and supervision of the facility while maintaining the safety of residents, staff and visitors.
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Requirements Education and Experience: - Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with at least
- Six (6) years of experience in youth residential/treatment settings.
OR - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least
- Eight (8) years in youth residential/treatment settings.
OR - High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution with
- Extra relevant experience.
- Eight (8) years in youth residential/treatment setting.
AND - Two (2) years in a supervisory/management role.
Additional Requirements: - Upon receiving a conditional job offer, each applicant must undergo a criminal background check, a tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and a drug screening, as well as provide certified copies of their educational transcripts.
- In the event of a declared public emergency by the county, staff may be reassigned to different duties, facilities, or placed under the supervision of another county department.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
Criminal History Checks for positions requiring state certifications: Applicants applying for a position requiring a state certification must adhere to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Standards. Before making an offer of employment for a position eligible for certification, HCJPD will verify that the applicant meets the background qualifications for the position according to TJJD Standards 344.300 & 344.400.
§344.400 Disqualifying Criminal History: (a)Applicants for Certification. An individual with the following criminal history is not eligible for certification or for employment in a position requiring certification:
(1) deferred adjudication or conviction for a felony listed in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.054 (formerly known as "3(g) offenses" under former Article 42.12) or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD), regardless of the date of disposition; or
(2) deferred adjudication or conviction for a sexually violent offense as defined in Article 62.001, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD), regardless of the date of disposition.
§344.410 Other Criminal History: (1) An individual with the following criminal history is not eligible for certification, employment, or otherwise providing service in a position requiring certification without prior review and approval by TJJD as provided in §344.420 of this chapter:
(A) deferred adjudication or conviction for a felony other than those referenced in §344.400(a) of this chapter or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD) if the date of deferred adjudication or conviction was less than 10 years prior to the date the review is requested; or
(B) deferred adjudication or conviction for any Class A or B misdemeanor in Texas or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD) if the date of deferred adjudication or conviction was less than five years prior to the date the review is requested.
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but
ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences - Degree in relevant field (e.g., business, criminal justice, social services).
- Experience with trauma-informed care.
- Practitioner-level trauma-informed care certification.
- Texas Model certification (or enrollment).
General Information About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) provides supervision and services to youth between the ages of 10 and 17, who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. HCJPD is the largest juvenile probation department in Texas with approximately 1,100 employees and over 3,500 youth referred to the department annually. HCJPD programs and services operate under the direction of the Harris County Juvenile Board. The Administration building is located in Downtown Houston, Texas, with several field offices throughout the County and three secure residential facilities.
- Make an impact: Working for HCJPD gives you the opportunity to continue to serve your community and be a positive role model for young people. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can make a positive impact.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to growing the capabilities of our staff. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our employees are Juvenile Justice Practitioners who share their knowledge to enhance each other's growth.
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department - Be an Agent of Change: Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: - Regular Full-time | This is considered an essential staff position.
- Direct Care employees require and flexible schedule to provide coverage for programs.
- May include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Salary: - $93,080.00 Annually
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Open Position Locations: - Harris County Youth Village, 210 J W Mills Dr. Seabrook, TX 77586
- Harris County Leadership Academy, 9120 Katy Hockley Rd, Katy, TX 77493
- Juvenile Justice Center, 1200 Congress, St, Houston, TX 77002
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered
only to Harris County employees in
regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in
full-time and select
part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: 01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
- High School or GED diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Social Services
- Other Related Field
- Unrelated Field
- N/A; No Degree
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of experience in youth residential/treatment settings?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
- Less than five (5) years
- Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
- Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
- Seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years
- Eight (8) years or more
- I do not have this experience
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable years in a supervisory/management role?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
- Less than two (2) years
- Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
- Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
- Four (4) years or more
- I do not have this experience
05
Do you have experience with trauma-informed care?
06
Do you have additional relevant experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
07
Do you possess a practitioner-level trauma-informed care certification or a Texas Model certification (or enrollment)?(Certification must be documented in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application to be considered.)
08
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Required Question
