Juvenile Justice Program Director - CSA - Lansing, MI

Salary : $121,212.00 - $164,790.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 4301-26-CSA-JJ-275-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
This position serves as the director of Juvenile Justice Programs (JJP) within the Children's Services Administration. JJP is responsible for the development and implementation of programs for the state's entire population of adjudicated delinquent wards as well as several thousand court wards and at-risk youth. This position directs the activities of professional and non-professional employees in a statewide operation with both centralized administration and local office staff. This position is responsible for oversight of state-run juvenile justice facilities; development, administration and monitoring of community services and programs for juveniles (e.g., re-entry, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), Regional Detention Support Services (RDSS), etc.; development and implementation of JJ-related training and conferences; analysis of legislative priorities; JJP program budget.
To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
Experience and Education

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Other Considerations

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
The physical location of this position is Grand Tower Bldg. 235 S Grand Ave, Lansing MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email Robbie Harris at harrisr1@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Updated: 2/28/24
01

Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least two years of post-degree experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialistORat least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess at least a juris doctorate or master's degree in any major?

• Yes
• No

03

Select the number of years of experience you possess managing staff or leading a team responsible for a major system/project.

• 5 years or more
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

04

How many years of professional experience working in the Juvenile Justice systems?

• 15 or more
• 10 to 15 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year

05

Do you possess advance level of knowledge and experience with Michigan's Juvenile Justice system? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening.

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience with Michigan's Judicial system. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.
07

Do you possess an advanced level of knowledge and experience with administration of Secure Juvenile Residential Treatment Facilities? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening.

• Yes
• No

08

Please describe your experience in administration of Secure Juvenile Residential Treatment Facilities
09

Have you ever been involved in reform efforts to improve systems? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening.

• Yes
• No

10

Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural differences in a professional or work setting.
11

Are you able to work in the Lansing office, as requested, in addition to travel as needed for the position?

• Yes
• No

12

Please describe your experience with interpreting, writing, or developing business materials such as forms, plans, or trainings? If you do not possess this experience, please write "N/A".
13

Do you have experience interpreting, writing, or developing business materials such as forms, plans, or trainings?

• Yes
• No

14