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 role requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Training and mentoring opportunities support career growth and advancement. The position supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development and implementation of youth Individual Treatment Plans. It works closely with the superintendent and other administrative staff and participates in program management. The position is based in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility. The incumbent must 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 incumbent must also complete Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification, which involves direct or indirect exposure to OC spray depending on job responsibilities. Before Handle With Care training and certification, the employee must complete a physical examination and receive medical clearance. The department reimburses applicable examination co-pays. This position is designated essential for mandatory operations and is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. Medical cannabis use is prohibited for employees in this position under applicable state or federal laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience substituted year-for-year for the education requirement.
- 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, qualifying experience must include two years as a supervisor in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, 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 physical examination and obtain medical clearance before Handle With Care training and certification.
- Medical cannabis use is prohibited for employees in this position under applicable state or federal laws.
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 new 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 academy training 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
