Youth Worker Supervisor
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice 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 is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to demonstrate leadership, maturity, reliability, self-discipline, and respect for staff, youth, and others. Training and mentoring opportunities support career growth and advancement. The role supervises shift staff and coordinates schedules, supports staff training and performance, and helps ensure compliance with policies and procedures. It also involves monitoring youth behavior and safety, documenting incidents and interventions, reviewing records, briefing incoming staff, and preparing administrative reports. The position requires physical effort to restrain residents when appropriate and may involve assisting youth with recreational or work-related projects. The role is designated essential for mandatory operations, so the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license and may be required to work overtime and any shift as needed. Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy is required; training includes two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks at the academy in Louisville, Kentucky. Overnight lodging and travel for the academy are required and provided by the department. Applicants must pass a physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position prohibits medical cannabis use under applicable state or federal laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- 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 length of employment.
- Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of academy training in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Must pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to exert physical effort to restrain residents based on behavior.
- May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
- Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to applicable state or federal laws.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision to shift staff and coordinates staff schedules.
- Ensures subordinate staff receive proper training, monitors performance, and ensures policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensures adequate staff supervision during the shift.
- Monitors juveniles' behavior and offers alternate methods as appropriate.
- Reports unusual events and behaviors to management.
- Prepares and reviews incident reports and logs interventions used.
- Reviews juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation and briefs oncoming staff.
- Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues and concerns.
- Exerts physical effort to properly restrain residents based on behavior.
- May assist youth with recreational and work-related projects involving physical effort.
- Completes the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.
- Maintains a valid driver's license and may work overtime or any shift as needed and directed.
Benefits
- Career growth and advancement opportunities through training and mentoring.
- Overnight lodging and travel for academy training are provided by the department.
- Applicable physical-examination co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.
- Shift premium of $2.13 per hour for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Shift premium of $1.13 per hour for work between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
- Weekend premium of $2.13 per hour.
- Holiday premium of $2.13 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
