Youth Service Program Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; London (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a Youth Service Program Supervisor in London, KY. The role offers a salary range of $62,570.64 to $93,855.84 annually and full-time executive branch employment with overtime eligibility.

Responsibilities include supervising Youth Worker Supervisors, developing Individual Treatment Plans, coordinating transport for residents, and ensuring staff alignment with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Minimum of three years supervising and caring for young adults (12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, residential or correctional facility.
• Experience substitution rules: two years of supervisory experience in a relevant setting may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
• Responsible for ensuring 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.
• Participates in management of program; prepares and participates in management team meetings; reviews, compiles and prepares reports and records.

Skills

Youth supervision

Staff development

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Youth Service Program Supervisor

Pay Grade: 17

Salary: $62,570.64 - $93,855.84 Annually

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

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

Location: 125 Hickory Road
London, KY 40743 USA

Description

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

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices 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 toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

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

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
• Responsible for ensuring 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.
• This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the AppointingAuthority; therefore the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weekson the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).
• Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
• Required to successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification. As acondition of employment, employees will be subject to either direct or indirect exposure to OC spray, based onposition and job responsibilities.
• Required to complete a required physical examination and receive medical clearance prior to participating inHandle With Care training and certification, which provides verbal and physical intervention strategies forsafely managing juveniles. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee's healthinsurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.

For additional information,please contact the program’s administrative staff.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cody Thompson at [e-mail] or 606-330-2040.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D