Class Code: 15272
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
INSTITUTIONAL SUPERINTENDENT
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, administers the overall
operations and activities of a juvenile correctional or training facility, an
adult correctional facility, a facility for the mentally ill, or a facility for
the mentally disabled; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Supervises and evaluates the work of a subordinate
staff; effectively recommends personnel actions related to selection,
disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work
schedules and assignments; administers personnel and related policies and
procedures.
Plans,
organizes, coordinates, directs and evaluates the programmatic and
administrative functions of the facility in an efficient and effective manner
to optimize the habilitative and/or rehabilitative potential of residents and
patients.
Administers
and controls the facility's budget to ensure provision of staff, equipment,
materials and supplies sufficient to support the programming needs and general
support services, and to ensure that expenditures do not exceed allocated
funds.
Establishes,
implements and maintains program management systems which insure development of
appropriate, effective, consistent and least restrictive treatment/habilitative
programs based on identified needs of clients/residents and which provide a
system of measuring levels of achievements/changes.
Implements
and enforces operational policies necessary to achieve and/or maintain
accreditation and certification as appropriate for the facility.
Serves
as spokesperson and representative for the facility in contacts with the news
media, legislators, elected and/or appointed officials of community agencies,
counties, planning boards and commissions to provide a greater understanding of
the mission and purpose of the facility.
Administers
staffing to ensure that qualified persons are assigned to all residential
facility service areas through administration of labor contracts, development
and implementation of staff training programs, adherence to affirmative action
policies and compliance with state rules, administrative procedures and
statutes.
Justifies capital improvement and
other budgetary requests so that facility needs are clearly documented and
communicated.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the attitude, problems, motivations and
behaviors of individuals under the care, custody and control of the facility.
Knowledge
of the general principles of administration as applied to the management of a
state facility.
Knowledge
of the laws and regulations relating to state institutions and familiarity with
the pertinent statutes.
Ability
to direct staff in the planning, scheduling and overseeing of the assignment of
inmates or residents in program situations as part of the rehabilitation process.
Ability
to develop and foster team work and motivate institutional staff.
Ability
to plan work procedures and to supervise employees, enforcing regulations with
firmness, tact and impartiality.
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, inmates,
residents, community groups, public officials and the general public.
Ability
to present ideas effectively and to interpret programs to community, civic and
professional groups.
Sufficient
stability to respond to intensely emotional reactions, to adjust to work
pressures, change, or difficult situations without being negatively impacted by
stress.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to
quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited four year college or
university and the equivalent of five years of full-time management experience
in a correctional, mental health, mental retardation or juvenile correctional
or training facility;
OR
an equivalent combination of
education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of the above
type full-time work experience for each year of the required education to a
maximum substitution of four years;
OR
an equivalent combination of
education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year (twenty-four
semester or equivalent hours) of graduate level course work in penology, the
social/behavioral sciences, business administration or public administration,
for each year of the required full-time experience to a maximum substitution of
two years.
NOTE:
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening
and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services –
Human Resources Enterprise. Apply
directly to the employing agency.
Effective Date:
12/94 BW