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 156%

13 paid holidays

PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance $20,000

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave accruals

Job summary

The State of Nebraska in Hastings, NE, is seeking a Youth Counselor Supervisor under Health & Human Services to oversee a living unit for adolescent females and supervise Youth Program Specialist II staff.

The role emphasizes staff training, treatment coordination, and safety, with participation in regular staff meetings and on-call duties as needed. Benefits include extensive leave, health plans, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field OR six years of related experience.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of Youth Program Specialist II staff and make recommendations on personnel actions.
• Oversee living unit for adolescent female youth (approx. 12 youth) and ensure safety and health needs are met.
• Train staff in agency and facility policies, processes, rules and regulations.
• Coordinate treatment objectives with other activities and resources; assess and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly staff meetings; participate in parole discharge planning.
• Handle on-call responsibilities as part of the role.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training staff

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or six years related experience

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location:Hastings, NEHiring Rate:$33.167Job Posting:JR2026-00030204 Youth Counselor Supervisor (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):11-12-2026Job Description:What We Offer:We value our employees' hard work and offer a supportive and friendly work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!13 paid holidaysGenerous leave accruals that begin immediatelyTuition reimbursement programPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government79% employer-paid health insurance plansDental and vision insurance plansEmployer-paid $20,000 life insurance policyCareer advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the stateTraining and development based on your career goalsEmployee Assistance ProgramPlans, 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.Job DescriptionRequirements / QualificationsMinimum 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.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.