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5/28/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-04397

Youth Service Program Supervisor

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

Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention Center
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071 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 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

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 Kraig McWhorter at kraigl.mcwhorter@ky.gov or 859-292-4446.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D