Provides administrative and supervisory work involved in planning, managing, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the New Beginnings Youth Development Center and ensuring the safety, security and welfare of personnel and the juveniles detained at the facility. Responsible for providing administrative and supervisory work involved in planning, managing, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the New Beginnings Youth Development Center and ensuring the safety, security and welfare of personnel and the juveniles detained at the facility.

The Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in social work or related Social Science; PLUS Five (5) years' experience working with children in conflict with the law or similar population within a residential and rehabilitation facility, or a combination of residential and case management experience, including progressively responsible administrative or supervisory experience, or any other combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE 1. Supervision methods for juveniles in a custody setting. 2. Security considerations and measures. 3. Departmental policies, rules, regulations, procedures and division functions; 4. Search, transportation and restraint procedures; 5. Report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to the court system; 6. Adolescent behaviour; 7. Managing adolescent mental health and psychiatric disorders; 8. Methods of providing counselling to adolescents; 9. Legal and human rights framework as they pertain to minors; 10. Legal and juvenile court procedures 11. Standard Operating Procedures of the New Beginnings Youth Development Center. 12. Principles and practices of leadership, management, supervision and training; 13. Law enforcement and public relations activities SKILL 1. Observe behaviours and situations, detect problems, and recall facts. 2. Respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively. 3. Operate a variety of office equipment including computers, scanners, fax machines and 4. photocopiers. ABILITY 1. Train and coordinate the work of others; 2. Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; 3. Prepare and manage a budget; 4. Make decisions on administration in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; 5. Establish and maintain effective and successful working relationships with social workers, 5. judges, attorneys, employees, other agencies, and the public; 6. Follow written and verbal instructions; 7. Exercise judgment in relating to juveniles and in responding to changing situations; 8. Prepare clear, concise, accurate and complete written and oral reports and maintain accurate records of work activities; 9. Work collaboratively as part of a team and ability to build teams. 10. Act in alignment with the organization's desired culture to achieve organizational goals.