Youth Group Leader — Juvenile Justice & Care

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Juvenile Justice's Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia, Louisiana seeks a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 – Group Leader to supervise youth, support treatment programs, and maintain safe operations in a secure-care setting.

This role requires leadership under stress, adherence to policies, and collaboration with treatment teams; incumbents will conduct security checks, schedule staff, complete documentation, and participate in planning sessions while advancing youth rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR two years of experience in Probation and Parole.

Responsibilities

• Supervises youth and supports treatment — Oversees youth in assigned areas, models communication and problem-solving skills, and contributes to a therapeutic environment.
• Participates in treatment programming — Attends treatment team meetings, provides behavioral observations, and assists clinical staff with group and therapeutic activities.
• Maintains security and safety — Conducts building and perimeter checks, monitors youth movement, enforces contraband-control policies, and responds to emergencies.
• Provides crisis intervention — Intervenes during disturbances or high-risk situations while maintaining calm, control, and adherence to policy.
• Supervises and schedules staff — Oversees subordinate unit staff, approves leave, ensures coverage, and conducts annual Planning & Rating Sessions.
• Completes documentation and reports — Prepares required reports and maintains accurate records per agency and facility regulations.
• Engages in professional development — Participates in educational programs and performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Office of Juvenile Justice's Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia, Louisiana seeks a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 – Group Leader to supervise youth, support treatment programs, and maintain safe operations in a secure-care setting.

This role requires leadership under stress, adherence to policies, and collaboration with treatment teams; incumbents will conduct security checks, schedule staff, complete documentation, and participate in planning sessions while advancing youth rehabilitation.