Youth Service Program Supervisor
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Service Program Supervisor for a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform duties responsibly, demonstrate leadership, and treat staff, youth, and others with respect. The position requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. The supervisor oversees Youth Worker Supervisors and the development and implementation of youth Individual Treatment Plans. The role includes transporting residents to medical and court-related appointments, working with the superintendent and administrative staff, and participating in program management. The position is designated for mandatory operations and is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. The employee must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of weekday academy training in Louisville, Kentucky. Overnight lodging and travel for academy training are required and provided by the department. The employee must also complete Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification and will be subject to direct or indirect OC spray exposure based on job responsibilities. A physical examination and medical clearance are required before Handle With Care training and certification. The examination is billed through the employee’s health insurance; applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience substituted year for year. For the experience substitution, two years must have been in a supervisory role.
- Three years of experience supervising and caring for young adults ages 12–21 in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, residential, or correctional facility.
- Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.
- Successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification.
- Complete a required physical examination and receive medical clearance before Handle With Care training and certification.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Youth Worker Supervisors and oversee the development of Individual Treatment Plans for youth.
- Ensure staff formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Transport residents to local and statewide medical and court-related appointments and appearances.
- Work closely with the superintendent and other administrative staff.
- Interview, recommend, and orient prospective employees.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations.
- Ensure cabinet, department, division, and facility policies and procedures are available to staff, and ensure employees have an in-depth knowledge of them.
- Participate in program management and management team meetings.
- Review, compile, and prepare reports and records.
- Draft correspondence as required.
Benefits
- Overnight lodging and travel for academy training are provided by the department.
- Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination will be reimbursed by the department.
- Training and mentoring opportunities to encourage career growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
