Youth Service Supervisor

Clay County • Liberty, MO

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About The Position

The Youth Service Supervisor manages the activities of staff on their shift in the Clay County juvenile detention center and ensures staff oversee residents’ daily living by guiding, teaching, and correcting residents according to program guidelines and policies. The role provides leadership to staff and residents, builds effective rapport, resolves problems using conflict-resolution skills, and communicates clearly. The position works Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license and liability insurance.
• Leadership skills and familiarity with procedures, statutes, and laws regarding juvenile detention and court.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of staff on the assigned shift in the juvenile detention center.
• Ensure staff manage residents’ daily living in accordance with program guidelines and policies.
• Guide, teach, and correct residents according to program guidelines and policies.
• Provide leadership to staff members and residents and develop effective rapport.
• Resolve problems using conflict-resolution skills.
• Communicate clearly.

Benefits

• Defined benefit retirement plan fully funded by the County.
• Three medical plans, including two high-deductible plans.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Two flexible spending accounts and supplemental plans.
• Life insurance equal to two times annual salary, paid by the County.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Long-term disability (LTD).
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager