Youth Worker Supervisor
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice serves juveniles across the Commonwealth and supports their development of social and career skills for successful community re-entry. The Youth Worker Supervisor is 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. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. At the fourth level of the series, the supervisor directly supervises shift staff, coordinates schedules, supports subordinate training, and monitors performance and compliance with policies and procedures. The position oversees youth and staff during shifts, reviews records and incident documentation, and reports concerns to management. It is an essential position designated for mandatory operations and may require overtime and work on any shift. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license and successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy and required OC spray training and certification. Applicants must pass a physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility. Employment is full-time, 40 hours per week, and eligible for overtime pay. The advertised annual salary is $45,919.92–$54,687.36, with applicable locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree, or meet an allowed substitution: successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or an equivalent program approved by the Commissioner substitutes for two years of required experience.
- Two years of experience supervising and caring for young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, or day treatment program. Qualifying experience in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
- Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of Monday–Friday academy training in Louisville; overnight lodging and travel are required for the academy training and provided by the department.
- Successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification; employees may be subject to direct or indirect OC spray exposure based on their position and responsibilities.
- Pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
- Due to applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise shift staff and coordinate staff schedules.
- Ensure subordinate staff receive proper training, monitor performance, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensure adequate staff supervision during shifts.
- Monitor juveniles' behavior and offer alternate methods when appropriate; 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, and brief oncoming staff.
- Compile administrative reports and inform supervisors of issues and concerns.
- Exert physical effort to properly restrain residents based on behavior.
- Assist youth with recreational and work-related projects when physical effort is required.
- Maintain a valid driver's license for the length of employment in the classification.
- Complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy and required OC spray training and certification.
Benefits
- Career growth and advancement through training and mentoring opportunities.
- Locality premium of $2.64 per hour.
- Shift premiums: $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; $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.
- Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination will be reimbursed by the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
