Youth Worker Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (KY); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Overtime eligibility

Shift premiums

Weekend/Holiday premiums

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Youth Worker Supervisor for the Department of Juvenile Justice at West Liberty, KY. This full-time position oversees shift staff, ensures proper youth supervision, and enforces policies in a secure residential setting.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of youth supervision experience. Compensation includes a salary range, overtime eligibility, and shift/holiday premiums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Two years of experience supervising and caring for youth ages 12–21.
• Valid driver's license and required licensure maintained.

Responsabilités

• Direct supervision of shift staff and coordination of staff schedules.
• Monitor juveniles' behavior and provide alternative methods as needed.
• Prepare and review incident reports and maintain logs.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Advertisement Closes: 11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2605567

Title: Youth Worker Supervisor

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $42,742.08 - $64,114.08 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: 163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Road, West Liberty, KY 41472 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:

• 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 alternatemethods; reports unusual events and behaviors to management.
• Prepares and reviews incident reports and logs interventions used; reviews juvenile records fortreatment 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 AppointingAuthority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
• 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 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.
• Applicants are required to successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential jobfunctions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billedthrough 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.

This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:

• 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

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 Bobby Spencer at [e-mail] or 502-782-8507.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D