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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1912892035
4126 Technology Way, Suite 300
• Carson City, Nevada 89706
775-684-4400
• Fax 775-684-4455
• dcfs.nv.gov
Joe Lombardo
Governor
Richard Whitley, MS
Director
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Helping people. It's who we are and what we do.
Marla McDade
Williams, MPA
Administrator
CHIEF OF PAROLE
NEVADA YOUTH PAROLE BUREAU
Recruitment Open To:All qualified persons.
RECRUITING FOR:
The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a qualified, dynamic and
experienced leader to serve as the Chief of Parole for the Nevada Youth Parole Bureau. This
executive-level position is responsible for the leadership, management, and strategic
direction of the statewide youth parole system. The Chief of Parole plays a critical role in
overseeing habilitative and rehabilitative efforts for youth returning to the community
following youth institutional care, and in ensuring compliance with state and federal
regulations while promoting positive youth outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring
innovation, accountability, and a trauma-informed approach to the management of youth
parole services across the state. This is an unclassified position within Nevada State
Government and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Deputy Administrator of
the Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Justice Services.
LOCATION:
The position will be located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas is a high-energy city,
surrounded by peaceful suburban settings; excellent educational options for students in K-
12, community colleges and university; world-class entertainment and cultural events and
unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities.
DUTIES:
The Youth Parole Bureau Chief leads, plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of the Youth
Parole Bureau, including program development, staffing, operations, and strategic
planning. The Chief supervises and supports regional parole staff, including subordinate
managers, to ensure statewide consistency and quality of services. Ensures compliance
with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices for juvenile justice and parole
services. Directs the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and
performance standards for youth parole operations statewide. Determines bureau training
needs on a regional basis and determines programs available to meet needs; provides in-
service and other training opportunities for staff development. Ensures statutory
requirements, such as peace officer certification, are met.
Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and outcomes, including oversight of case
management practices, aftercare planning, and youth supervision. Coordinates youth
parole activities with superintendents of youth institutions, services providers, and 4126 Technology Way, Suite 300
• Carson City, Nevada 89706
775-684-4400
• Fax 775-684-4455
• dcfs.nv.gov
community partners to ensure effective aftercare planning and execution by maintaining
communication and ensuring proper case decisions are made.
Manages budget development and fiscal oversight for the Bureau, ensuring the budget
meets established goals and objectives. This is accomplished by analyzing program needs,
preparing budget proposals and written justification, presenting the budget request to
necessary parties and ensuring the budget is adhered to by monitoring and approving
expenditures. In addition, this position will develop and define long-range program plans to
ensure the appropriate distribution of work on a statewide basis and to ensure statutory
requirements are met by identifying problems and need areas.
Serves as a liaison with the courts, law enforcement agencies, community providers, and
other local, state, and federal partners. Leads initiatives focused on equity, trauma-
informed care, and evidence-based practices. Oversees training and professional
development for Bureau staff. Collaborates with DCFS leadership to ensure integration with
broader juvenile justice and child welfare initiatives. Regular statewide travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with major course
work in criminal justice, psychology, social work, or closely related human service field and
a minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience overseeing staff
conducting casework services, making program eligibility determinations, preparing
detailed reports, dealing with law enforcement agencies, placements, program
development, obtaining services, and the delinquent and/or criminal legal process; OR an
equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Senior management experience within a juvenile justice, parole/probation, or related
human services field. Understanding of parole and aftercare systems for youth and the
continuum of care following residential treatment. Strong leadership and supervisory skills,
including experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to develop
and implement policy and manage large-scale programs and budgets. Experience with
trauma-informed practices, restorative justice principles, and youth development
frameworks. Ability to analyze complex systems and implement reforms that improve
service delivery and youth outcomes. Excellent communication, collaboration, and
stakeholder engagement skills. Knowledge of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, federal
and state mandates for youth in care, and case management principles.
SALARY AND Benefits: This position is compensated up to $138,385 employer/employee
paid retirement. Excellent benefits include medical, dental and life insurance; participation
in the public employees' retirement plan; 12 paid holidays; accrual of 3 weeks of annual
leave and 3 weeks of sick leave each year.
4126 Technology Way, Suite 300
• Carson City, Nevada 89706
775-684-4400
• Fax 775-684-4455
• dcfs.nv.gov
SPECIAL NOTES AND REQUIREMENTS:
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required as well as a Child Abuse & Neglect
Central Registry (CANS) check.
Applications will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter to include how you learned about this position and detailed
resume that includes a description of employment history; to include, name and addresses
of employers, scope of responsibility, reasons for leaving, and professional references to:
Division of Child and Family Services
Attn: Recruitment Manager
4126 Technology Way Suite 102
Carson City, NV 89706
Email to: dcfsrecruiting@dcfs.nv.gov
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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