Juvenile Care Worker Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising the Juvenile Care Workers and providing basic care and behavior management for youth placed in County youth care facilities by referring agencies; performs related work as required.

• Trains, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work and activities of Juvenile Care Workers and student interns on an assigned shift.
• Makes operational decisions pertaining to the operation of a youth care facility on an assigned shift.
• Contacts on‑call supervisor for emergency consultations in accordance with established program policies and procedures.
• Administers and analyzes results of psychological testing to arrive at a diagnosis.
• Drafts written psychological assessments based on diagnoses of psychological testing.
• Participates in intake interviews of youth entering a youth care facility and makes intake decisions in consultation with other supervisory personnel.
• Provides basic care and supervision to youth to assure that health, nutritional, educational, social and recreational needs are met.
• Develops and coordinates community resources to provide interesting and worthwhile leisure time activities for youth.
• Serves as a facilitator for youth activities and support groups.
• Supervises family visits on assigned shifts and monitors youth in all activities and situations.
• Performs non‑crisis intervention activities as required.

• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in sociology, psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a closely related field; and
• One (1) year’s experience in working with and counseling youth; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling five (5) years.
• Driver’s License issued by the State of Montana.
• Licensed by the State of Montana as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• CPR and First Aid certification (within 6 months).
• Must pass a criminal and driving background check and meet any County‑specific employment eligibility standards.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.

• Employer‑paid health insurance, including dental and pharmacy benefits.
• Employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability and long‑term disability.
• State of Montana PERS retirement.
• Vision plan coverage.
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans.
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Education assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Weight Management program.
• Annual wellness screenings.
• Paid holidays.
• 12 days sick leave per year.
• Three weeks of vacation your first year.
• Part‑time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis.