Juvenile Justice Center Assistant Supervisor (7a-3p)

Northampton County•Easton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Supervisor position is responsible for the direct oversight and continued training/mentoring of the Youth Care Workers, while providing assistance in completing Supervisory tasks. This position reports directly to the Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor and/or higher-level official in the Juvenile Justice Center. This position is responsible for the supervision of Youth Care Workers.

Requirements

Completion of sixty (60) college credits at an accredited college or university is preferred; AND At least six (6) months of full-time or full-time equivalent direct work related experience is preferred, but not required; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE; AND Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of the responsibilities of the Youth Care Worker and Supervisory position, in addition to facility policies.
Possession of exceptional interpersonal skills in confrontational and hostile situations.
Knowledge of the impact of trauma as it relates to attitudes of children and youth, and social processes among them.
Knowledge of the growth stages of children and youth, including social, emotional, and mental development through the teenage years.
Skilled in communication to effectively relay information between the Supervisory team, Training Coordinator, and the Administrative team.
Ability to supervise the activities of the Youth Care Workers while they oversee the residents in custody, ensuring their safety and security.
Ability to use physical techniques to safely intervene with residents, typically between the ages of 12 – 18 years of age.
Ability to establish and maintain understanding and effective relationships with facility residents, including juveniles with social and emotional problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with family members, representatives of law enforcement, and county agencies.
Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and review all documentation in accordance with OCYF 3800 regulations.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
Must be available to work shifts on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week schedule.

Nice To Haves

Completion of sixty (60) college credits at an accredited college or university is preferred
At least six (6) months of full-time or full-time equivalent direct work related experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Provides oversight to the Youth Care Workers during their shift to ensure that safety and security is properly maintained throughout the facility for residents and staff in the County Juvenile Justice Center.
Provides supervision, structure, and various expectations of the Youth Care Workers throughout their daily routines and interactions with the residents.
Communicates with Supervisory team to discuss issues/concerns observed on the floor.
Aids in the growth of new Youth Care Workers by scheduling trainings, in conjunction with the Supervisory Team and Training Coordinator, to alleviate potential safety and security risks that may arise.
Plans and establishes schedules and placement of Youth Care Workers, as well as ensuring staff participates in resident activities, including but not limited to, instructional or recreational activities.
Reviews all documentation associated with intakes and releases to ensure compliance with OCYF 3800 regulations.
Completes the OCYF Regulatory 3800 Risk Assessments, and reviews Health and Safety plans with the Supervisory team and/or higher-level officials.
Administers medication to the residents in the facility.
Responds to crises in the facility to observe Youth Care Workers, and will physically intervene as needed as staff are deescalating the residents.
May work with the Youth Care Worker to assist with individual processing with residents, when necessary.
Accompanies Youth Care Workers on transports with residents to other institutions, clinics, and foster homes to ensure that all medication and documentation are properly exchanged/handled.
Assesses issues of difficulty or potential problems and provides reports recommending solutions to the Supervisory team or higher-level officials.
Attends Individual Service Plan (ISP), Review of Individual Service Plan (RISP), and court review meetings with the Treatment Team to provide further insight into resident daily behavior.
Reviews documents written by Youth Care Workers prior to final submission to the Supervisory team.
Conducts file audits in all programs to ensure compliance with OCYF 3800 regulations.