Residential Youth Services Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Booker (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker Supervisor to provide direct supervision of shift staff and coordinate schedules within a residential setting. The role emphasizes safety, training, and adherence to policies while delivering rehabilitative services.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years’ experience supervising youth in related settings. This full-time position offers overtime eligibility and a meaningful public service impact.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Two years supervising and caring for young adults (12–21) in residential/correctional settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision to shift staff; coordinate staff schedules; ensure training and policy adherence.
• Monitor juveniles' behavior; implement alternative methods; report incidents to management.
• Prepare and review incident reports; maintain juvenile records; brief incoming staff.
• Compile administrative reports; inform supervisors of issues and concerns.
• Must be able to exert physical effort for restraints as needed; may assist with recreation and work projects.

Skills

Youth supervision

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker Supervisor to provide direct supervision of shift staff and coordinate schedules within a residential setting. The role emphasizes safety, training, and adherence to policies while delivering rehabilitative services.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years’ experience supervising youth in related settings. This full-time position offers overtime eligibility and a meaningful public service impact.