Youth Services Supervisor II: Mentoring Juveniles&Programs

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker II to supervise and support juveniles in a custodial setting at Owensboro, KY. The role requires vigilance, reliability and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies while promoting youth development.

This executive branch, full-time position offers overtime eligibility and a 40-hour work week. Training academy completion and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Two years of experience supervising and caring for youths aged 12-21 in residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment settings.
• Or two years of experience providing transportation services to court-committed youths aged 12-21.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor activities of juveniles in a custodial setting at second level of series.
• Maintain custody and control of juveniles; assist in interpersonal skill development.
• Serve as training mentor for beginning level youth workers.
• Escort juveniles between institutional areas; respond to emergencies and monitor entry/exit.
• Maintain shift logs, complete incident reports, and assist with complaint procedures; perform counts and wellness checks.

Skills

Youth supervision

Transportation

Physical ability

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker II to supervise and support juveniles in a custodial setting at Owensboro, KY. The role requires vigilance, reliability and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies while promoting youth development.

This executive branch, full-time position offers overtime eligibility and a 40-hour work week. Training academy completion and a valid driver’s license are required.