GROUP SUPERVISOR 4

The Nevada

DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

(DCFS) is recruiting for Group Supervisor 4 located at the

NEVADA YOUTH TRAINING CENTER

(NYTC) a 60-bed staff secure facility for male and female youth age 12 to 18 located in Elko, NV. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders incarcerated within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths' program activities; and provide individual guidance as stipulated in State laws and regulations. Supervise the activities of youths within assigned unit; directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the institution; provide assistance and direction to youths in the performance of assignments, acceptable behavior, proper dress and personal hygiene; participate as a member of a treatment team to implement a treatment plan; document progress or problems in youths' development. Provides direct supervision of the assigned unit insuring safety, security and general welfare is maintained at all time. Delegate, plan, coordinate and control of the unit. Know and apply facilities rules, regulations and policies to insure staff and youth are protected from physical or emotional harm. Initiate formal and informal security head counts of youth and document results. Initiate and coordinate random and scheduled searches and inspections of facilities for contraband. Direct the coordination of juvenile intake into facility and unit by interviewing youths and document personality traits, functioning levels and immediate needs of youths and unit by providing the rules and regulations to youth. Develops staff by identifying training needs, coordinating necessary training and competency development. Being a resource for other staff and work as a liaison between team members and administration. This is a full time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends. NYTC goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths' program activities; and provide individual guidance pursuant to State or federal laws and regulations. Supervise the activities of youths within assigned unit; directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the institution; provide assistance and direction to youths in the performance of assignments, acceptable behavior, proper dress and personal hygiene; participate as a member of a treatment team to implement a treatment plan; document progress or problems in youths' development. Conduct intake interviews; review case history file and complete required intake forms and documents concerning personal and medical history and family data; interview youths and document personality traits and functioning levels; supply immediate needs such as clothing, supplies and room assignment; orient and instruct youths in unit rules and regulations; conduct physical search of persons and possessions for unauthorized articles and contraband. Perform security checks of assigned unit to ensure safety and security of residents and the facility; conduct head counts and room and body searches; check locks on windows and doors; secure the location of residents to prevent escape and detect the presence of controlled substances, contraband, or weapons; document actions and inform supervisor of abnormalities. Respond to emergency situations such as searching for runaway youths and applying first aid; implement appropriate verbal, behavioral or physical interventions to control youth displaying aggressive, hostile or violent behavior according to established laws, policies and procedures; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, human services, social services, education, criminal justice or closely related field and two years of experience working with youth in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting with responsibility for performing vocational assessments, making oral presentations during group sessions and treatment team meetings, and providing vocational and life skills training to juvenile offenders; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR one year as a Group Supervisor III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Maintain individual case records of youths' behaviors and activities; complete incident reports, chronological reports, accountability lists, off grounds reports, personal account logs, money withdrawal requests and clothing file sheets for review by unit staff and supervisor and placement in ward's case file. Instruct youths in life, educational and vocational skills following prescribed methods; provide vocational and pre-employment training to youths in areas such as fire suppression, culinary processes and procedures, laundry work and first aid procedures; assist youths with homework; monitor, evaluate and report youths' progress. Participate in activities and act as a role model; officiate at events; provide individual or team instruction and explanation of rules; secure and set up equipment; arrange and provide transportation as required; coordinate schedules with the facility's overall program and security needs. Perform related duties as assigned. Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept, supervise a staff of Group Supervisor II's and III's and monitor the daily operation of an assigned unit. Supervisory responsibilities include preparing work schedules and coordinating staff assignments; monitoring the performance of subordinate staff by reviewing logs, reports and direct observation; preparing and conducting performance reviews; providing training and direction in counseling techniques, report writing, record keeping and institutional policy and procedure; and preparing documentation for first level disciplinary actions. Monitoring responsibilities include inspecting the unit for security and safety violations, needed maintenance, repairs and supplies, and preparing and submitting work orders and supply requests as required. This is the supervisory level in the series. This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Detailed knowledge of:

institutional policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of:

federal laws and regulations and industry standards pertaining to the institutional care of delinquent juveniles.

Ability to:

analyze information, problem situations, practices or procedures pertaining to the care, custody and treatment of youth to define problems or objectives and to form logical and objective conclusions or recommendations; assume control and resolve critical situations in a safe and expedient manner; establish priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and standards; develop and maintain a cohesive relationship within the work unit and with the management team.

Recruiter contact information:

Victoria Sheehan- ToriSheehan@admin.nv.gov