Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor; Second Shift

Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor

This position works second shift - 3p to 11p.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.

Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman.

General

Purpose:

The Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor position provides supervision and directs Youth Care Workers in the care and custody of youths who have been alleged and/or adjudicated delinquent, and are residents of the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center. The Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor is operationally responsible, through the work performed by subordinate positions, for the security and care of youths on a day-to-day basis.

Supervision Received:
This position reports directly to the Juvenile Justice Center Deputy Director of Operations and/or a higher-level official in the Juvenile Justice Center.

Supervision Exercised:
This position is responsible for supervision over the following classifications:
Youth Care Worker and Juvenile Justice Center Assistant Supervisor.

Essential Duties of the Position:
Assists in the management of detention operations and provides direct care work to the juveniles in the institution, and direction and supervisor of childcare services during the assigned shift. Develops work assignments for Youth Care Workers and schedules post assignments on a daily basis. Informs Youth Care Workers of new and revised procedures and policies. Tours and inspects facility on a routine basis to ascertain general circumstances, observe work in progress, and the overall activities conducted during shift.

Determines coverage needs according to changing circumstances as a result of special programs, fire drills, and youth transports outside of the facility. Observes activities, groups, and conduct while assessing atmosphere. Coordinates and assigns staff as necessary to provide complete coverage of the facility. Trains newly hired Youth Care Workers and reports immediately on any difficulties or potential problems. Provides information and recommends changes in programs, goals, policies, and operations and assists in the development of same.

Provides control and handles juvenile inappropriate behavior, including the use of restraints or isolation when necessary, and issues incident reports. Provides information for inclusion in and/or prepares statistical and other reports. Ensures that applicable laws and statutes are followed. Responsible for the control of youth medication. Issues medications on established schedules and documents any responses. Responds to any needed medical care.

Provides first aid when needed. Assesses and determines nature/cause of any facility problems and takes or suggests corrective action in procedures or operations. Prepares daily shift reports, detailing any prominent events during shift. Prepares special reports and performs related administrative duties. Performs job related duties as assigned, including duties of a Youth Care Worker as needed.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience – Completion of an Associate's Degree in Social or Behavioral sciences or a related field of study; AND At least three (3) years full-time experience as a Youth Care Worker with the County of Northampton; OR At least three (3) years of full-time experience in a field working with youths with emotional, social, or legal problems.

NOTE:

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Criminal Justice may be substituted for one (1) year of the general work experience requirement; AND Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license. Must have an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the regulations and operations affecting all aspects of the operation of a facility housing youths who have been alleged or adjudicated delinquent.…