p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of residential, correctional care, and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, development, direction, supervision, evaluation and improvement of services for adjudicated or non- adjudicated, wayward and delinquent youth within a residential setting; the capability to incorporate all service within an institution involved in programs for the care, custody, and control of adjudicated and non-adjudicated youth; a knowledge of clinical techniques and the ability to apply them to youth within and institutional setting; the ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct and coordinate the work of personnel within the residential component; a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of residential management and the ability to apply such knowledge in the day-to-day operations of an institution; the ability to plan and direct the execution of fiscal and management method studies and the composition of reports thereon; a thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures analysis and the ability to apply such knowledge; the ability to motivate the staff to cooperative attainment of the Department's goals; the ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and review the work of a subordinate staff; the ability to administer an effective public relations program; the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, associates and supervisors, and with the public and private agencies; and related capacities and abilities.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the administration and operation of the Rhode Island Training School for Youth (residential and rehabilitation components) in regard to establishment of policy and the overall daily planning, development, direction and supervision of personnel and programs; and to do related work as required.