Lead Community Supervision Specialist

BAYS, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bays, Inc. is seeking a Lead Community Supervision Specialist to supervise and guide youth on caseload, serving as a circuit office leader and backup to senior staff as needed.

The role requires supervisory experience, a related associate degree, and a valid driver’s license with auto insurance coverage. Duties include data entry, crisis notification, court attendance, and participating in review meetings to uphold supervision standards.

Qualifications

• Associate in Human Services, Criminology or closely related field preferred; 2 years’ experience with at risk youth.
• At least one year of supervisory experience; familiarity with Juvenile Justice System preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Enter data and reports into required database systems.
• Notify supervisor and Probation Officer immediately in case of youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any incident.
• Attend detention hearings in Circuit Court to complete initial contact requirements and GPS device handling.
• Attend weekly Supervised Release Review Committee meetings to provide updates and participate in decisions on supervision standards.
• Review the daily alerts report.
• Respond to violations of supervision per contract requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth supervision

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Human Services/Criminology

Job description

The Lead Community Supervision Specialist provides supervision, oversight and guidance to youth on their caseload. The level of supervision varies depending on the youth's risk assessment and other identified needs by their Probation Officer. Lead Community Supervision Specialist is a leader in their Circuit Office and will serve as a backup to Lead Senior Community Supervision Specialist as needed.

We are looking for a Lead Community Supervision Specialist who must have:

• Associate in Human Services, Criminology, or closely related field preferred and 2 years’ experience working with at risk youth or equivalent years of experience working with at risk youth.
• At least one year of demonstrated supervisory experience. Familiarity with Juvenile Justice System and community resources preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter data and reports promptly into all required database systems.
• Notify supervisor and Probation Officer immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth or program incident.
• Attend detention hearings in Circuit Court to complete initial contact requirements and Global Positioning System (GPS/EM) device when applicable.
• Attend weekly Supervised Release Review Committee meetings to provide updates to Circuit Management and participate in the decisions regarding continued supervision standards for the youth assigned.
• Review the daily alerts report.
• Respond to violations of supervision in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Essentials:

• Conduct face to face contacts at various locations with youth assigned.
• Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability.
• Provideobjectivewritten documentation of the youth's compliance/non-compliance with court ordered requirements.
• Create monthly staff schedule for assigned circuit (s) and submit to all required persons by contract specified timeframe.
• Attends departmental and professional trainings, workshops, and conferences to ensure best practices.

BAYS is a drug-free workplace. We prohibit the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.