Group Leader, Juvenile Justice & Youth Development

State of Louisiana; Columbia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Office of Juvenile Justice, a part of the State of Louisiana, is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 – Group Leader at the Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia, LA. This role leads youth, supports treatment programming, and maintains security in a structured, mission-driven setting.

You will supervise unit staff, coordinate schedules, complete documentation, and participate in treatment team meetings to tailor care plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for rehabilitation, clinical care, custody, or security; OR two years in Probation and Parole.

Responsibilities

• Supervises youth and supports treatment, overseeing youth in assigned areas and contributing to a therapeutic environment.
• Participates in treatment programming, attends treatment team meetings, provides behavioral observations, assists with group activities.
• Maintains security and safety through building and perimeter checks, monitors youth movement, enforces contraband-control policies, responds to emergencies.
• Provides crisis intervention during disturbances while following policy and maintaining calm.
• Supervises and schedules staff, approves leave, ensures coverage, and conducts annual Planning & Rating Sessions.
• Completes documentation and prepares required reports per regulations.
• Engages in professional development and performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Office of Juvenile Justice, a part of the State of Louisiana, is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 – Group Leader at the Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia, LA. This role leads youth, supports treatment programming, and maintains security in a structured, mission-driven setting.

You will supervise unit staff, coordinate schedules, complete documentation, and participate in treatment team meetings to tailor care plans.