Group Supervisor 4

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Group Supervisor 4 position to be located at SUMMIT VIEW YOUTH CENTER (SVYC), a 48-bed secure facility for male youth age 14 to 18 located in North Las Vegas, NV. SVYC goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services. Under limited supervision, Group Supervisor 4's perform the full range of duties in the series concept, supervise and train a staff of Group Supervisor 2's and 3's, and monitor the daily operation of an assigned unit. Supervisory responsibilities include preparing work schedules and coordinating staff assignments; monitoring the performance of subordinate staff by reviewing logs, reports and direct observation; preparing and conducting performance reviews; providing training and direction in counseling techniques, report writing, record keeping and institutional policy and procedure; and preparing documentation for first level disciplinary actions. Monitoring responsibilities include inspecting the unit for security and safety violations, needed maintenance, repairs and supplies, and preparing and submitting work orders and supply requests as required. This is a full-time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends. Shifts consist of the hours of 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am. Incumbent must be available to work overtime. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths’ program activities; and provide individual guidance pursuant to State or federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, human services, social services, education, criminal justice or closely related field and two years of experience working with youth in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting with responsibility for performing vocational assessments, making oral presentations during group sessions and treatment team meetings, and providing vocational and life skills training to juvenile offenders
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above
One year as a Group Supervisor III in Nevada State service
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of federal laws and regulations and industry standards pertaining to the institutional care of delinquent juveniles.
Ability to analyze information, problem situations, practices or procedures pertaining to the care, custody and treatment of youth to define problems or objectives and to form logical and objective conclusions or recommendations.
Ability to assume control and resolve critical situations in a safe and expedient manner.
Ability to establish priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and standards.
Ability to develop and maintain a cohesive relationship within the work unit and with the management team.

Responsibilities

Supervise the activities of youths within assigned unit; directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the institution; provide assistance and direction to youths in the performance of assignments, acceptable behavior, proper dress and personal hygiene; participate as a member of a treatment team to implement a treatment plan; document progress or problems in youths’ development.
Conduct intake interviews; review case history file and complete required intake forms and documents concerning personal and medical history and family data; interview youths and document personality traits and functioning levels; supply immediate needs such as clothing, supplies and room assignment; orient and instruct youths in unit rules and regulations; conduct physical search of persons and possessions for unauthorized articles and contraband.
Perform security checks of assigned unit to ensure safety and security of residents and the facility; conduct head counts and room and body searches; check locks on windows and doors; secure the location of residents to prevent escape and detect the presence of controlled substances, contraband, or weapons; document actions and inform supervisor of abnormalities.
Respond to emergency situations such as searching for runaway youths and applying first aid; implement appropriate verbal, behavioral or physical interventions to control youth displaying aggressive, hostile or violent behavior according to established laws, policies and procedures; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.
Maintain individual case records of youths’ behaviors and activities; complete incident reports, chronological reports, accountability lists, off grounds reports, personal account logs, money withdrawal requests and clothing file sheets for review by unit staff and supervisor and placement in ward’s case file.
Instruct youths in life, educational and vocational skills following prescribed methods; provide vocational and pre-employment training to youths in areas such as fire suppression, culinary processes and procedures, laundry work and first aid procedures; assist youths with homework; monitor, evaluate and report youths’ progress.
Participate in activities and act as a role model; officiate at events; provide individual or team instruction and explanation of rules; secure and set up equipment; arrange and provide transportation as required; coordinate schedules with the facility’s overall program and security needs.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Supervise a staff of Group Supervisor II’s and III’s and monitor the daily operation of an assigned unit.
Prepare work schedules and coordinate staff assignments.
Monitor the performance of subordinate staff by reviewing logs, reports and direct observation.
Prepare and conduct performance reviews.
Provide training and direction in counseling techniques, report writing, record keeping and institutional policy and procedure.
Prepare documentation for first level disciplinary actions.
Inspect the unit for security and safety violations, needed maintenance, repairs and supplies.
Prepare and submit work orders and supply requests as required.