Youth Service Program Supervisor
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Service Program Supervisor for its facility in London, Kentucky. The department serves juveniles across the Commonwealth and provides opportunities for youth to develop social and career skills that support successful re-entry into their communities. This highly responsible position requires leadership, maturity, reliability, self-discipline, and respectful treatment of staff, youth, and others. Training and mentoring opportunities support career growth and advancement. The supervisor oversees Youth Worker Supervisors and the development and implementation of youth Individual Treatment Plans. The role also includes transporting residents to medical and court-related appointments, supporting facility management, participating in management team meetings, and carrying out personnel, policy, reporting, and correspondence duties. The position is designated essential for mandatory operations and is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. Employees must complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, OC spray training and certification, and Handle With Care training and certification. The academy includes two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of weekday training in Louisville; overnight lodging and travel for the academy are provided. A medical examination and clearance are required before Handle With Care training. Employees may be exposed to OC spray, directly or indirectly, according to their position and responsibilities. Although medical cannabis is legal in Kentucky, its use is prohibited for employees in this position due to other applicable laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or qualifying experience substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- 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.
- If substituting experience for the degree, two years of the qualifying experience must have been in a supervisory role.
- Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.
- Successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification.
- Complete a physical examination and receive medical clearance before Handle With Care training and certification.
- Comply with the prohibition on medical cannabis use for this position.
Responsibilities
- Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans for youth.
- Ensures staff formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Transports residents to local and statewide medical and court-related appointments and appearances.
- Works closely with the superintendent and other administrative staff.
- Interviews, recommends, and orients prospective employees.
- Conducts employee performance evaluations.
- Ensures cabinet, department, division, and facility policies and procedures are available to staff.
- Ensures employees have in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures.
- Participates in program management, prepares for and participates in management team meetings, and reviews, compiles, and prepares reports and records.
- Drafts correspondence as required.
Benefits
- Overnight lodging and travel for the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy are provided by the department.
- Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination are reimbursed by the department.
- Training and mentoring opportunities support career growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
