JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 4-GROUP LEADER

Office of Juvenile Justice; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 - Group Leader for the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, LA. The role focuses on supervising youth, supporting therapeutic programming, and maintaining safety in a secure-care environment.

The Group Leader will lead by example, communicate clearly, and contribute to an environment that promotes positive behavior and emotional growth. The position is on-site at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, LA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth and support therapeutic programming.
• Help create an environment that promotes positive behavior and emotional growth; conduct security checks and monitor movement.

Skills

Youth supervision

Program support

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie

1536 Bordelon Rd., Bunkie, LA 71322

https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated and confident Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 - Group Leader to support youth development and maintain safety within a secure-care environment. This role is ideal for someone who leads by example, communicates with clarity, and thrives in a structured, mission-driven setting.

As a Group Leader, you'll supervise youth, support therapeutic programming, and help create an environment that promotes positive behavior and emotional growth. You'll conduct security checks, monitor movement, respond