Youth Service Program Supervisor

Kentucky Department Of Corrections
Morehead, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2024
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Youth Service Program Supervisor
Pay Grade
17
Salary
$54,037.44 - $80,055.12
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
Morehead Youth Dev. Center
495 Forest Hills Dr
Morehead KY 40351 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
  • Responsible for ensuring staff formulate/implement appropriate treatment plans.
  • Transports residents to local/statewide medical and court related appointments and appearances.
  • Works closely with superintendent and other administrative staff.
  • Interviews, recommends and orients prospective new employees.
  • Conducts employee performance evaluations.
  • Ensures cabinet, department, division and facility policies/procedures are available to staff. Ensures employees have in-depth knowledge of policies/procedures.
  • Participates in management of program; prepares/participates in management team meetings; reviews, compiles and prepares reports and records. Drafts correspondence as required.
  • This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, residential, or correctional facility.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential, or correctional facility will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential or correctional facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shearline Burke at shearlk.burke@ky.gov or 606-783-8565.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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