Youth Worker Supervisor
About the role
Location: 3179 State Route 45 South, Mayfield, KY 42066, USA. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice serves juveniles of the Commonwealth, holding youth accountable while providing opportunities to develop social and career skills for re-entry. The agency strives for least restrictive placement and aims to be a premier team delivering life‑changing services. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet requiring maturity, reliability, self‑discipline, leadership, and respectful treatment of staff, youth, and others. Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring. Note: although medical cannabis is legal in Kentucky, employees in this role are prohibited from using it due to other state or federal laws.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision to shift staff and coordinate staff schedules (fourth level of series).
- Ensure proper subordinate training, monitor performance, and ensure policies and procedures are carried out.
- Ensure adequate staff supervision during shift; monitor juveniles' behavior and offer alternate methods; report unusual events and behaviors to management.
- Prepare and review incident reports and logs of interventions used; review juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation; brief oncoming staff.
- Compile administrative reports and inform supervisors of issues and concerns.
- Exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior; may perform other physical efforts assisting youth with recreational and work‑related projects.
- Work overtime and any shift as needed and directed; position is deemed essential and designated for mandatory operations, therefore not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license for the length of employment.
- Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy (two weeks on‑the‑job training, four weeks Monday‑Friday at the academy in Louisville, KY; overnight lodging and travel provided).
- Pass a physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation; co‑pays for the exam are reimbursed by the department.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
- Experience: 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.
- Substitution options:
- Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training approved by the Commissioner substitutes for the two‑year experience requirement.
- Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12‑21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program substitutes for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
- Special requirements: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the length of employment.
- Working conditions: Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility.
- Probationary period: Initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
- Contact for questions: John Gillum, johnr.gillum@ky.gov, 606‑207‑4764.
Pay
- Salary range: $41,903.76 – $62,855.52 annually (Pay Grade 13).
- Shift premium: $2.13 per hour for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Shift premium: $1.13 per hour for work between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
- Weekend premium: $2.13 per hour.
- Holiday premium: $2.13 per hour.