Youth Service Program Supervisor

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Juvenile Justice, is seeking a Youth Service Program Supervisor in Paducah. The role supervises Youth Worker Supervisors, oversees treatment plans, and coordinates transportation for youth to appointments.

It involves staff recruitment, evaluations, and policy adherence in a demanding environment. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant supervisory experience with youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience supervising youth (12-21) in relevant settings.
• Experience in supervision and care of young adults in community or residential settings may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees Individual Treatment Plans for youth.
• Ensures staff formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Transports residents to medical and court-related appointments and appearances.
• Interviews, recruits and orients prospective new employees.
• Performs staff performance evaluations.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures and ensures staff are informed.

Skills

Youth supervision

Staff development

Program management

Interviews & evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Youth Service Program Supervisor

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2605519

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 500 County Park Road Paducah, KY 42001 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.
• Must 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.
• Must 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.
• Must 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.

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 Bryron Jasis at [e-mail] or 502-764-1911.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D