Youth Service Program Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Jackson (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a Youth Service Program Supervisor in Jackson, KY. The role oversees youth-focused programming, supervises Youth Worker Supervisors, and ensures timely development and execution of treatment plans for residents.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of supervisory experience with youth in relevant settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience supervising and caring for youth (ages 12-21) in one of the listed settings.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a relevant setting if substituting education.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
• Ensures staff formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Transports residents to medical and court appointments.
• Works with superintendent and administrative staff.
• Interviews, selects and orients new employees.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Ensures policies and procedures are available to staff.
• Ensures staff have knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Participates in management meetings and prepares reports.
• Drafts correspondence as required.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Youth Service Program Supervisor

Advertisement Closes: 9/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

$62,570.64 - $92,015.04 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

2665 Highway 30 West
Jackson, KY 41339 USA

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life‑changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self‑discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.

Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co‑pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.

• Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
• Ensures staff formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Transports residents to local and statewide medical and court related appointments and appearances.
• Works closely with superintendent and other administrative staff.
• Interviews, recommends and orients prospective new employees.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Ensures cabinet, department, division and facility policies and procedures are available to staff.
• Ensuresemployees have in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Participates in management of program; prepares and participates in management team meetings; reviews, compiles and prepares reports and records.
• Drafts correspondence as required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, residential, or correctional facility.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential, or correctional facility will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential or correctional facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Lundy at [e-mail] or 270-250-2899.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D