Youth Counselor Supervisor — Lead Youth Care & Development

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 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.