Juvenile Justice Youth Development Supervisor (Evening)

Mass; Middleton Colony (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) in Massachusetts is seeking a Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist III, Shift Administrator for the Northeast Revocation region. The role oversees a residential unit, ensures security and order, and guides staff and youth toward pro-social outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervision, crisis management, documentation, and coordination of programs. Evening shifts with potential overtime, located in Middleton, MA, with a strong emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• Supervise with planning and assigning work.
• Understand and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of secure residential care for youth incl. PYD and DBT.
• Proficient at gathering information from records and observation.
• Ability to remain calm under stress and in emergencies.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Experience engaging with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security, policy compliance on shift.
• Supervise up to six staff and direct activities of staff and residents.
• Act as liaison for concerns up the chain of command.
• Maintain custodial care and conduct rounds and searches.
• Monitor youth behavior; provide one-to-one watch as needed.
• Document incidents and daily operation logs.
• Provide crisis and behavior management; facilitate group meetings.
• Oversee activities and programs to ensure proper care and compliance.
• Supervise deployment of staff and task completion.

Skills

Supervision

Legal knowledge

PYD/DBT knowledge

Documentation skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) in Massachusetts is seeking a Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist III, Shift Administrator for the Northeast Revocation region. The role oversees a residential unit, ensures security and order, and guides staff and youth toward pro-social outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervision, crisis management, documentation, and coordination of programs. Evening shifts with potential overtime, located in Middleton, MA, with a strong emphasis on safety