Youth Worker Supervisor

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Crittenden, KY

1d • $52,083 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice serves juveniles throughout the Commonwealth, supporting accountability and helping youth develop social and career skills for successful re-entry into their communities. The department seeks to provide youth with the least restrictive appropriate placement and deliver services that positively transform children, families, and communities.

This is a highly responsible supervisory 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.

At the fourth level of the job series, the Youth Worker Supervisor directly supervises shift staff and coordinates schedules, training, and performance. The role oversees youth supervision and behavior, reviews records and incident documentation, and communicates issues to management. The position may require physical restraint of residents and assistance with recreational or work-related projects. It is designated for mandatory operations and is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license, complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy and required OC spray training and certification, and pass a physical examination. Academy training includes two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks at the Louisville training location; travel and overnight lodging are required and provided by the department. Employees may be subject to direct or indirect OC spray exposure. Overtime and any shift may be required. Medical cannabis use is prohibited for employees in this position under applicable state or federal laws.

The position typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, and eligible for overtime pay. The listed annual salary is $52,083.12, with a locality premium and applicable shift, weekend, and holiday premiums. A six-month initial and promotional probationary period applies, except as provided by statute.

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.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the length of employment.
• Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.
• Successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification; employees may be subject to direct or indirect OC spray exposure.
• Pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrate maturity, reliability, self-discipline, leadership, responsibility, and respectful treatment of staff, youth, and others.

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 juvenile behavior and offer alternative 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, and 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 and required OC spray training and certification.
• Work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.

Benefits

• Locality premium of $2.64 per hour.
• Shift, weekend, and holiday premiums are available as applicable.
• Overnight lodging and travel for academy training are provided by the department.
• Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination will be reimbursed by the department.
• Training and mentoring opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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