Youth Security Supervisor

State of Nebraska•Kearney, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearny is seeking a Youth Security Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safety and security of the campus and providing direction to staff serving high acuity youth. Cultivating Change, Fostering Knowledge, Transforming Futures; more than words at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney where Youth Security Supervisors are actively involved in helping youth believe in themselves and the possibilities their futures hold. Join a part of a team that encourages youth to “Believe in Your Strengths” at the YRTC in Kearney.

Requirements

Coursework/training or experience in: social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, behavioral health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, nursing/patient care, delinquency prevention or related area.
Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.
Must be age 21 to work with youth located at YRTC.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience with crisis management, adolescent development, and/or verbal de-escalation.
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Supervise a shift of Youth Program Specialists that provide security and maintain control of youth located at our facility.
Ensure expectations of treatment and programming are followed.
Serve as first responder to emergency situations throughout the facility.
Ensure consistency is followed throughout the facility, including scheduling (for staff and youth), and basic facility expectations.
Conduct investigations that reveal information on incidents that have potential to be a security risk to the facility.
Must be able to adapt to unfolding situations and make decisions that provide the best safe outcome for all involved.
Using Handle with Care principles, leads and assists in emergency/crisis situations and notifies appropriate personnel and outside agencies; ensures/maintains a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.