Youth Service Program Supervisor
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About the role
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi‑faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re‑entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Department seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible and aspires to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life‑changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. The role demands maturity, reliability, and self‑discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact.
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.
Working conditions: Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility. Probationary period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Responsibilities
- Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
- Responsible for ensuring staff formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Transports residents to local and statewide medical and court‑related appointments and appearances.
- Works closely with superintendent and other administrative staff.
- Interviews, recommends and orients prospective new employees.
- Conducts employee performance evaluations.
- Ensures cabinet, department, division and facility policies and procedures are available to staff.
- Ensures employees have in‑depth knowledge of policies and procedures.
- Participates in management of program; prepares and participates in management team meetings; reviews, compiles and prepares reports and records.
- Drafts correspondence as required.
- 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.
Requirements
Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience, training, or skills: Three years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12‑21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, residential, or correctional facility.
Substitution: Education cannot be substituted for experience. Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12‑21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential, or correctional facility will substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential, or correctional facility.
Special requirements (age, licensure, regulation, etc.): None.
Pay
Pay Grade 17; Salary $62,570.64 – $92,015.04 annually.
Schedule
Executive Branch, Full‑time, eligible for overtime pay, 40.0 hours per week.