Youth Security Supervisor

State of Nebraska•Hastings, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Youth Security Supervisor will provide direct supervision, support, coaching, and mentoring Youth Program Specialist on the afternoon shift. Controls the daily operation of the YRTC-Hastings facility. Administers facility rules and regulations to ensure youth on and off campus activities/events are conducted in an acceptable proper manner, including but not limited to, medication administration, youth movements, school, recreation, groups, and meals. Oversees health, sanitation, safety, and security standards of the facility. Responds to and handles crisis and critical incidents, communicating with Administration during non-business hours. Completes disciplinary investigations for validity and due process. Establishes and leads the command center during crisis situations until Administration can respond and take lead. Communicates with law enforcement agencies when needed. Works closely and communicates with other departmental personnel to ensure safety and good order of the facility. Consults with staff on youth behaviors and to identify possible solutions to work related problems. Conducts security searches to minimize contraband at the facility. Completes reports and documentation pertinent to facility operations.

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.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma.
Proficiency in English including the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the language effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with female youth.
Problem solving skills.
Time management skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, support, coaching, and mentoring to Youth Program Specialists on the afternoon shift.
Control the daily operation of the YRTC-Hastings facility.
Administer facility rules and regulations to ensure youth on and off campus activities/events are conducted in an acceptable proper manner, including medication administration, youth movements, school, recreation, groups, and meals.
Oversee health, sanitation, safety, and security standards of the facility.
Respond to and handle crisis and critical incidents, communicating with Administration during non-business hours.
Complete disciplinary investigations for validity and due process.
Establish and lead the command center during crisis situations until Administration can respond and take lead.
Communicate with law enforcement agencies when needed.
Work closely and communicate with other departmental personnel to ensure safety and good order of the facility.
Consult with staff on youth behaviors and to identify possible solutions to work-related problems.
Conduct security searches to minimize contraband at the facility.
Complete reports and documentation pertinent to facility operations.