Youth Worker Supervisor
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Youth Worker Supervisor for a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The department serves juveniles across the Commonwealth and works to hold youth accountable while helping them develop social and career skills for successful re-entry into their communities. The department aims to provide services in the least restrictive appropriate placement and to support positive outcomes for children, families, and communities. At the fourth level of the series, the employee directly supervises shift staff, coordinates schedules, ensures subordinate training, monitors performance, and ensures policies and procedures are followed. The role requires maturity, reliability, self-discipline, leadership, and respectful conduct toward staff, youth, and others. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position eligible for overtime pay. It is an essential position designated for mandatory operations, so the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. The employee may be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed. The employee must complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, which includes two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of weekday academy training in Louisville; overnight lodging and travel for the academy are required and provided by the department. A physical examination and the ability to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, are required. The department reimburses applicable co-pays for the examination. A valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis under applicable state or federal laws. The position is based at a day treatment, group home, or residential facility. Salary is $52,083.12–$64,114.08 annually. Additional premiums may apply: locality premium of $2.64 per hour, shift premium of $2.13 per hour for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. or $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and weekend and holiday premiums of $2.13 per hour. The initial and promotional probationary period is six months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university, or qualifying substitute experience or training as described in the posting.
- Two years of experience supervising and caring for young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, or day treatment program.
- Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or an equivalent program approved by the Commissioner may substitute for two years of required experience.
- Experience supervising and caring for young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
- Must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of training in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Must demonstrate maturity, reliability, self-discipline, leadership, and respectful conduct.
- Must be able to exert physical effort to restrain residents and assist youth with recreational and work-related projects.
- May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise shift staff and coordinate staff schedules.
- Ensure subordinate staff receive proper training.
- Monitor staff performance and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensure adequate staff supervision during the shift.
- Monitor juveniles' behavior and offer alternate methods.
- Report unusual events and behaviors to management.
- Prepare and review incident reports and logs of interventions used.
- Review juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation.
- Brief oncoming staff.
- Compile administrative reports and inform supervisors of issues and concerns.
- Exert physical effort to properly restrain residents based on their behavior.
- Assist youth with recreational and work-related projects when needed.
- Maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- Complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.
- Work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Benefits
- Locality premium pay of $2.64 per hour.
- Shift premium of $2.13 per hour for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
- Weekend premium of $2.13 per hour.
- Holiday premium of $2.13 per hour.
- Academy overnight lodging and travel are provided by the department.
- Applicable physical examination co-pays are reimbursed by the department.
- Training and mentoring opportunities supporting career growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
