Youth Worker Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Justice & Public Safety Cabinet – Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a Youth Worker Supervisor in Mayfield, KY. This highly responsible role directs shift staff, coordinates schedules, ensures proper training, and enforces policies to support youth in treatment and transition to productive communities.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and two years of supervisory experience with youths aged 12-21 in residential, correctional, or similar

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Two years of supervision and care experience with youth ages 12-21.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to shift staff and coordinate staff schedules; ensure training and policy compliance.
• Ensure adequate supervision during shifts; monitor juveniles' behavior and report issues.
• Prepare and review incident reports; review juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation.
• Compile administrative reports and inform supervisors of issues and concerns.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Youth Worker Supervisor

Salary

$41,903.76 - $62,855.52 Annually

Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.

Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour

Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour

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

3179 State Route 45 South Mayfield, KY 42066 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 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.

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

• At fourth level of series, provides direct supervision to shift staff and coordinates staff schedules; ensures proper subordinate training; monitors performance and ensures policies and procedures are carried out.
• Ensures adequate staff supervision during shift; monitors juveniles' behavior and offers alternate methods; reports unusual events and behaviors to management.
• Prepares and reviews incident reports and logs interventions used; reviews juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation; briefs oncoming staff.
• Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues and concerns.
• Required to be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
• May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.
• 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.
• Required to have and maintain a valid driver’s licenses for the length of employment in this classification.
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have two years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, military or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

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 606-207-4764.

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

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D