Youth Counselor Supervisor

State-of-Nebraska; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-matched retirement contribution

13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals

Tuition reimbursement program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State of Nebraska, Hastings location, is seeking a Youth Counselor Supervisor to oversee a living unit of adolescent females and supervise staff in performance of duties.

The role includes coordinating treatment services, ensuring safety, training staff on policies, and participating in regular meetings. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrated experience in youth or rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field with two years of related experience.
• Or six years of related experience; any equivalent combination considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates Youth Program Specialist II staff to ensure efficient work output.
• Oversees living unit for approximately 12 adolescent females, ensuring safety and order.
• Trains staff in agency policies and required procedures to maintain high performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Hastings, NE Hiring Rate: $33.167 Job Posting: JR2026-00029081 Youth Counselor Supervisor (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-17-2026 Job Description:

What We Offer:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Training and development based on your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program

Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of Youth Program Specialist II staff including recommending personnel actions related to selection, promotions, disciplinary procedures, performance, grievance dispositions and work assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of the work.

Oversee living unit for adolescent female youth which would be approximately 12 youth.

Trains staff in agency and facility policies, processes, rules, and regulations to improve an maintain job performance levels of employees.

Ensures all required staff training is complete. Will participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly YRTC-H staff meeting.

Oversees youth assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center to ensure security, health and safety needs have been met.

Oversees youth treatment services including assessment, classification, coordination, and evaluation of available resources.

Resolves problems relating to the implementation of individualized treatment plans, coordinates treatment objectives with other activities.

On-call responsibilities will be included.

Reviews organization functions and recommends to the immediate supervisor more effective methods and programs.

Participates in parole discharge planning.

Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field AND two years of related experience, such as providing patient or youth care, or rehabilitation/treatment services in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program. OR six years of experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Other:

Must be 21 years of age and valid drivers license.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!