Juvenile Justice Youth Development Supervisor

Mass; Middleton Colony (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services is seeking a Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist II to oversee a shift at Northeast Detention in Middleton, MA. The role focuses on youth safety, staff supervision, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure secure, supportive environments.

Responsibilities include crises management, intake, documentation, and mentoring youth while leading a team of JJYDS I staff.

Qualifications

• Must understand and apply laws, rules, and policies governing the unit.
• Knowledge of PYD and DBT in youth care.
• Experience supervising staff and delegating tasks.
• Ability to gather information from records and observations.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations and communicate clearly.
• Experience interacting with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Observe youth conduct and enforce policies, with one-to-one watch as needed.
• Maintain custodial care and security through rounds, counts, and searches.
• Supervise up to six JJYDS I staff and assign tasks.
• Assist in shift operations in absences.
• Conduct intake and document behavioral issues; file incident reports.
• Maintain and improve shift documentation and procedures.
• Provide crisis management and group facilitation to develop coping skills.
• Lead by example and participate in staff meetings and training.
• Orient and train new staff; coach on emergency responses including restraint.

Skills

Laws and policies understanding

Youth development knowledge

Staff supervision

Information gathering

Stress management

Clear communication

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services is seeking a Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist II to oversee a shift at Northeast Detention in Middleton, MA. The role focuses on youth safety, staff supervision, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure secure, supportive environments.

Responsibilities include crises management, intake, documentation, and mentoring youth while leading a team of JJYDS I staff.