• Assistant Unit Manager

    CoreCivic (Youngstown, OH)


    $29.56 per hour

    At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by

    a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility

    to better the public good. We are currently seeking an **Assistant Unit Manager** who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an

    institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to

    making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

     

    The **Assistant Unit Manager** assists in the supervision of staff assigned to the unit and oversees unit programs. They directly supervises staff assigned to the unit and may serve as Acting Unit Manager in the absence of Unit Manager. They will perform liaison functions throughout the facility by attending a variety of administrative meetings, which links the unit to the total facility operation. Additionally, the role provides for the unit to be fully staffed and monitors the manner in which manpower resources are expended in the unit. Lastly, they will monitor and assess the unit's progress with an emphasis on remedying any deficiencies.

     

    + Directly supervise staff assigned to the unit.

    + Participate in weekly meetings with Unit Manager to plan/schedule upcoming activities and unit needs.

    + Prepare required reports for Unit Manager including those on staff performance and inmate relations.

    + Participate in classification of inmates, custody designations, and job, program, and housing assignments.

    + Motivate and encourage staff to perform their duties consistent with policy and procedures.

    Qualifications:

    + High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.

    + Three years of experience in a criminal justice field, which includes one year in a supervisory capacity or one year as a CoreCivic Case Manager or Correctional Counselor is required.

    + Additional qualifying education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

    + Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of correctional facility management, supervision, and training as well as knowledge of, pertinent corrections laws, rules and regulations.

    + A valid driver's license is required.

    + Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

     

    _CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran._