Juvenile Justice Center Assistant Supervisor

Vacancies available on 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shifts.

About the role

The Assistant Supervisor provides direct oversight and continued training/mentoring of Youth Care Workers while assisting in supervisory tasks within the Juvenile Justice Center. This position reports to the Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor or higher-level official and supervises Youth Care Workers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Youth Care Workers during shifts to maintain safety and security for residents and staff.
• Provide supervision, structure, and expectations for Youth Care Workers in daily routines and resident interactions.
• Communicate with the supervisory team to address observed issues or concerns.
• Schedule trainings for new Youth Care Workers to mitigate safety and security risks.
• Plan and establish schedules for Youth Care Workers, ensuring participation in resident activities (e.g., instructional or recreational).
• Review documentation for intakes and releases to ensure compliance with OCYF 3800 regulations.
• Complete OCYF Regulatory 3800 Risk Assessments and review Health and Safety plans with the supervisory team.
• Administer medication to residents.
• Respond to crises, observe Youth Care Workers, and physically intervene as needed during resident de-escalation.
• Assist Youth Care Workers with individual resident processing when necessary.
• Accompany Youth Care Workers on resident transports to institutions, clinics, or foster homes, ensuring proper handling of medication and documentation.
• Assess potential problems and provide reports with recommended solutions to the supervisory team.
• Attend Individual Service Plan (ISP), Review of Individual Service Plan (RISP), and court review meetings to provide insight into resident behavior.
• Review documents written by Youth Care Workers before submission to the supervisory team.
• Conduct file audits across all programs to ensure OCYF 3800 compliance.

Requirements

• Completion of sixty (60) college credits at an accredited institution is preferred, and at least six (6) months of full-time or equivalent direct work-related experience (preferred but not required); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid and current motor vehicle driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Knowledge of Youth Care Worker and supervisory responsibilities, as well as facility policies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in confrontational or hostile situations.
• Understanding of trauma’s impact on children and youth, including social and emotional development through the teenage years.
• Strong communication skills to relay information between supervisory, training, and administrative teams.
• Ability to supervise Youth Care Workers and ensure resident safety and security.
• Ability to use physical techniques to safely intervene with residents (typically ages 12–18).
• Ability to build effective relationships with residents, including those with social or emotional challenges.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with family members, law enforcement, and county agencies.
• Proficiency in maintaining records, preparing reports, and reviewing documentation per OCYF 3800 regulations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in English.
• Availability to work shifts on a 24/7 schedule.

Tools and Equipment

• Telephone or cell phone
• Work computer (including word processing and job-related software)
• Calculator, fax machine, copy machine
• Radio and handcuffs

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds while physically intervening with residents.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Noise levels in the work environment vary.