Rehabilitation Supervisor, DJC

Apply before October 28, 2026

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Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections has an opening for a Rehabilitation Supervisor at our Lewiston,.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Staff supervision
. Typical responsibilities: participates in staff selection; orients and trains staff and evaluates performance; establishes work schedules and monitors completion of assignments; interprets, explains, and enforces policies and procedures; resolves staff problems and counsels employees.

Treatment
. Typical responsibilities: coordinates implementation of treatment strategies developed by treatment team and insures delivery of rehabilitative services; schedules and chairs team meetings; participates in developing treatment strategies; coordinates training sessions conducted by subordinate staff; monitors documentation of treatment services to insure completeness and accuracy; acts as a role model for appropriate conduct and decision-making; encourages and motivates juveniles; implements intervention techniques and facilitates problem-solving sessions with juveniles;

may provide individual and group counseling.

Juvenile security
. Typical responsibilities: supervises juveniles to insure compliance with policies and procedures, to protect individual rights, and maintain security; intervenes in confrontations between juveniles; provides first aid; reports accidents, changes in health, or other emergencies; transports offenders to other facilities, outside appointments, work or community service activities; may assist in searches for runaways.

Unit operation
. Typical responsibilities: directs planning and implementation of free time and special living unit activities; coordinates activities with other organizational units; evaluates unit for cleanliness, safety, and security; authorizes and arranges for living unit supplies and personal items for juveniles; investigates incidents between staff and juveniles; maintains records and prepares reports.

Employees are responsible for supervision and control of physically hostile and aggressive juveniles who may present a hazard to life and property if appropriate intervention or security precautions are not followed. Individuals in this position are required to supervise personal hygiene activities including those involving toilet and shower. Schedules include weekend work and rotating shifts. Response to emergency situations within 30 minutes at all times is required.

This position involves the ability to observe, hear and communicate orally with juveniles; intervene and control juveniles' assaultive and aggressive behavior toward themselves and others; lift, transfer, and care for juveniles in emergency situations such as in fire evacuation from a two-story dormitory, or in an accident where first aid/CPR must be administered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must meet entrance requirements and become certified by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy for the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.
• Good knowledge of: intervention, counseling, and group facilitation methods; individual and group behavior of juveniles; therapeutic recordkeeping procedures; recreational activities for juveniles.
• Some knowledge of supervision.
• Experience:
  
  implementing treatment strategies; identifying and describing behavioral patterns; working with juveniles in a group setting; recognizing when a juvenile is being harassed or abused by others; composing written reports.
• Willingness to: deal with violence, harassment, threats, verbal abuse; break up fights, control disturbances, and physically restrain offenders; perform searches for contraband and weapons; work alone unarmed among unrestricted offenders; work in secure/locked facility in confined spaces; work in high-stress, hostile environments; learn and follow department policies, procedures, rules, and instructions; set aside personal prejudices and be fair; become certified in CPR.
• Physical requirements:
  
  no hearing, sight, or physical limitations that would prevent performance of duties.
• Must meet federal PREA standards
• Preferred:
  Knowledge or Experience with behavior…