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 role supports the department’s work to hold youth accountable while helping them develop social and career skills for successful re-entry into their communities. The employee is expected to perform duties responsibly, demonstrate leadership, show maturity, reliability, and self-discipline, and treat staff, youth, and others with respect. Training and mentoring opportunities support career growth and advancement. At the fourth level of the job series, the supervisor oversees shift staff, coordinates schedules, supports subordinate training, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. The role includes monitoring juveniles, documenting incidents and interventions, reviewing records, and briefing incoming staff. The position may require physical effort to restrain residents or assist youth with recreational and work-related projects. This is an essential position designated for mandatory operations and is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. The employee may be required to work overtime and any shift as needed. Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy is required, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of weekday academy training in Louisville; overnight lodging and travel are required and provided by the department. The employee must also complete Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification and may be subject to direct or indirect OC spray exposure. A physical examination and medical clearance are required before Handle With Care training and certification. Examination costs are billed through the employee’s health insurance, with applicable co-pays reimbursed by the department.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
- 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 training program approved by the Commissioner may substitute for two years of the 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.
- 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.
- Successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification.
- Complete a physical examination and receive medical clearance before Handle With Care training and certification.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise shift staff and coordinate staff schedules.
- Ensure subordinate staff receive proper training, monitor their performance, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensure adequate staff supervision during the shift.
- Monitor juveniles’ behavior and offer alternate methods as 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 when properly restraining residents based on their behavior.
- Assist youth with recreational and work-related projects when physical effort is required.
Benefits
- Training and mentoring opportunities
- Overnight lodging and travel for the academy training are provided by the department.
- Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination are reimbursed by the department.
- Shift premium of $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Shift premium of $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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
