Cultivating Change, Fostering Knowledge, Transforming Futures; more than words at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney where Youth Security Supervisors are actively involved in helping youth believe in themselves and the possibilities their futures hold. Join a part of a team that encourages youth to “Believe in Your Strengths” at the YRTC in Kearney.
Starting pay rate $28.560/hour; increase to $29.988/hour after successful completion of original probation.
Location: Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center YRTC, 2802 30th Ave, Kearney, NE
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safety and security of the campus and providing direction to staff serving high acuity youth at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney. As a Youth Security Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise a shift of Youth Program Specialists that provide security and maintain control of youth located at our facility.
- Ensure expectations of treatment and programming are followed.
- Serve as first responder to emergency situations throughout the facility.
- Ensure consistency is followed throughout the facility, including scheduling (for staff and youth), and basic facility expectations.
- Conduct investigations that reveal information on incidents that have potential to be a security risk to the facility.
- Must be able to adapt to unfolding situations and make decisions that provide the best safe outcome for all involved.
- Using Handle with Care principles, leads and assists in emergency/crisis situations and notifies appropriate personnel and outside agencies; ensures/maintains a safe, secure and therapeutic
REQUIREMENTS: Coursework/training or experience in: social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, behavioral health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, nursing/patient care, delinquency prevention or related area. Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others. PREFERRED: 1 year experience with crisis management, adolescent development, and/or verbal de-escalation. OTHER: Must be age 21 to work with youth located at YRTC. Valid driver’s license required.
For more information on YRTC: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/YRTC-Facilities.aspx
We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. Come grow with us! See more details about our benefits here: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.56 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
