Youth Program Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$78,428•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Program Supervisor (YPS) will report to the Youth Correctional Administrator and will be responsible for implementation, planning, operation, direction and evaluation of the staff and treatment programs of an assigned housing unit. The YPS will directly supervise Youth Program Officer Ill's (YPO's), a Correctional Sergeant, and Youth Corrections Officers I & ll's. Additional duties include but are not limited to monitoring, accessing, organizing and coordinating programming, case management, multi-disciplinary team and treatment services to ensure quality of care to youth.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal and State laws as they pertain to juvenile corrections
Knowledge of Agency policies and procedures
Knowledge of Youth development needs human behavior
Knowledge of Crisis intervention
Knowledge of Computerized documentation systems
Knowledge of Personnel Management
Knowledge of Principles and practices of casework; paraprofessional counseling
Knowledge of Computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft and Google
Skill in Verbal and written communication
Skill in Organizing workloads, setting priorities and carrying out assigned tasks in a timely manner
Skill in Implementing program standards, personnel and legal policies
Skill in Identifying problems and planning corrective actions
Skill in Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Skill in Conflict resolution
Ability to Apply and follow agency policies and procedures
Ability to Treat all staff with dignity, fairness, equality, and respect
Ability to Develop, retain and direct staff
Ability to Work with minimal supervision
Ability to Take initiative, assertiveness and deal with others tactfully
Ability to Motivate and maintain youth interest in programs and activities
Ability to Analyze situations and take effective action
Ability to Work in a correctional environment
Three or more years experience with ADJC; with two years as a Youth Program Officer 3 OR; one year experience as an ADJC supervisor; with Promotional Recommendation Form signed by the direct supervisor and upline manager or; three years of experience working with juveniles in a human/social services field and two years of which are in a supervisor role (external)
Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license (if driving is an essential function)
Complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks (if driving is an essential function)
Maintain acceptable driving records (if driving is an essential function)
Complete all driver training (if driving is an essential function)
Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business)
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug testing, pre-employment physical and assessments
Acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not having been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation (for current State of Arizona employees)

Responsibilities

Supervises and provides direct oversight to housing unit staff, Sgt, YPO 3's, and programs
Provides clear verbal and written communications
Creates work schedules, itinerary, agenda or time table that establishes priorities for subordinates
Ensures staff are qualified and trained
Mentors staff, conducts staff development and manages work performance via Managing Accountability Performance (MAP)
Ensures case management issues are properly handled and resolved; subordinate staff are accurately and effectively supervised
Multi-disciplinary team and treatment services to ensure quality of care to youth
Attends, conducts and coordinates training and team meetings
Promotes effective team building and problem solving
Ensures youth rights issues are managed and addressed effectively
Develops, integrates, implements and supervises treatment programs, and programming schedules
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.42 hours bi-weekly
Deferred Compensation Program
Wellness Plans
Participation in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service