FACILITY DIRECTOR

Mô tả công việc

This position is the chief administrator of the facility.  Works cooperatively with the regional and local management to develop and attain the goals and objectives of the facility according to the policy direction of the company and within the scope defined by the client agency.  Has budgetary responsibility for all facility expenses.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlans, and provides leadership, for the administrative, security and treatment programs of the facility.  Makes long-range plans and schedules.  Sets goals and establishes objectives to achieve such plans.Develops and maintains close working relationships with the client departments and their representatives.Approves initiates, interprets, revises and enforces policies and directives for efficient administration.  Supplements policies with written guidelines and procedures.Directs the activities of all facility functions, assigns duties and delegates authority to accomplish them.  Delegates authority for the selection, advancement and termination of staff, including ongoing staff training, communications, development and staff disciplinary hearings.Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.Ensures that adequate procedures, methods, and techniques are established in all programs, disciplines, and operations so that functions are executed with maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness.  Monitors compliance with established facility methods and systems and seeks improvements in all departmental areas including but not limited to security, business services, food service, medical service, programs, and maintenance.Provides adequate facilities, space and equipment for inmates and staff.Ensures the ability of the facility staff to respond appropriately to emergencies.Provides proper safeguards and conducts regular scheduled physical inspections for health, safety, and welfare of inmates, staff and property of the facility.Clears policy matters with the appropriate corporate and/or client officials, whenever necessary, and advises facility management and staff of pertinent matters.Remains aware of statutory requirements, and legal decisions, that affect administrative decisions and/or operations of the facility.Analyzes proposals, financial statements, records, statistical reports, budget estimates and justifications for proposed expenditures.Develops and maintains close working relationships with government and private agencies including local, state and federal law enforcement units, and the community.Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective and successful operation of the facility.