Juvenile Justice Specialist 5

State of Louisiana • Bunkie, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice is hiring a senior-level leader at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana. The position supports the agency’s mission of protecting the public while transforming the lives of youth through safe, effective, and individualized services. The incumbent guides staff, strengthens facility safety and structure, and helps maintain a positive, trauma-informed environment that supports rehabilitation and youth development.

The Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 supervises and coordinates Juvenile Justice Specialists across shifts, supports facility operations, and promotes compliance with agency standards. The appointment is full-time and probational. The special entrance rate is $1,971.20 biweekly.

Applicants must be at least 18. Applicants with certain felony convictions or indictments, disqualifying sexual-abuse-related conduct under PREA, or convictions or nolo contendere pleas for crimes listed in R.S. 15:587.1(c) are subject to disqualification. Before appointment, the selected applicant must pass a drug screening, hold a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, and clear a background check. Applicants must authorize OJJ HR to contact prior employers for PREA reference checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one year of experience in any field, plus one of the following experience qualifications.
• Three years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; alternatively, three years of experience in Probation and Parole.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet the stated criminal-history and PREA-related eligibility requirements.
• Before appointment, must pass a drug screening, possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, and clear a background check.
• Must authorize OJJ HR to contact prior employers for PREA reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of Juvenile Justice Specialists across shifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, behavioral management procedures, and agency standards.
• Monitor youth behavior and intervene in crisis situations using approved techniques.
• Coach, train, and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to implement programming and operational improvements.
• Review incident reports and documentation and ensure required records are submitted on time.
• Model professional conduct and ethical leadership.
• Support youth through supervision, guidance, and access to rehabilitative services that promote positive behavioral change and public safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED