Youth Service Program Supervisor

Kentucky Transportation; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Youth Service Program Supervisor to oversee Youth Worker Supervisors and develop treatment plans for youth in care. The role involves coordinating transportation to medical and court appointments while working with a high-performing administrative team.

The position requires leadership, reliability, and the ability to enforce policies. Applicants must pass a physical exam; this essential role does not qualify for Adverse Weather Leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience supervising and caring for young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, residential, or correctional facility.
• Experience substituting education for experience as described may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
• Transports residents to local and statewide medical and court related appointments and appearances.
• Interviews, recommends and/or orients prospective new employees.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Drafts correspondence as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Youth care

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Youth Service Program Supervisor

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$61,343.52 - $92,015.04 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

495 Forest Hills Drive

Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Description

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 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.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional 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.
• Ensures employees 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 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

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 John Gillum at [e-mail] or 606-783-8565.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D