Youth Worker Supervisor

Youth Worker Supervisor

Location:

3179 State Route 45 South, Mayfield, KY 42066 USA

Salary: $41,903.76 - $62,855.52 Annually

Shift premiums: $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.; $2.13 per hour on weekends and holidays.

• At fourth level of series, provides direct supervision to shift staff and coordinates staff schedules; ensures proper subordinate training; monitors performance and ensures policies and procedures are carried out.
• Ensures adequate staff supervision during shift; monitors juveniles' behavior and offers alternate methods; reports unusual events and behaviors to management.
• Prepares and reviews incident reports and logs interventions used; reviews juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation; briefs oncoming staff.
• Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues and concerns.
• Must be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
• May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.
• 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.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for the length of employment in this classification.
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday–Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).
• Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience:
  
  Must have two years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program.
• Substitute Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Substitute Experience for
  
  Education:
  
  Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, military or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Special Requirements:
  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to qualify for employment in this job classification; must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D