JOB
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for Group Supervisor II 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. The position will 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; and document progress or problems in youths' development. 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. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. 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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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 one year of experience working with the public or clients which included coordinating or supervising work, people, or activities in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience working with the public or clients; one year which included coordinating or supervising work, people, or activities in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting; OR one year as a Group Supervisor I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
General knowledge of: security techniques involving the custodial care of youth to provide a safe atmosphere for youth and staff; institutional rules, regulations, policy and procedures; rules and equipment associated with a variety of sporting and recreational activities; health and safety guidelines and regulations applicable to a juvenile justice facility; interviewing techniques; non-violent crisis intervention techniques; basic principles of treatment and therapeutic approaches such as behavior modification and anger management; treatment team concepts and processes; proper use of communications and security equipment; applicable State laws related to the juvenile justice system; related juvenile justice agencies; training and supervisory techniques.
Ability to: encourage a stimulating, accepting learning environment; maintain a professional demeanor in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility; negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions; identify personality traits and functioning levels of youths; establish appropriate professional relationships and maintain ethical boundaries; write clear observational and behavioral reports to describe people or scenes; persuade others to accept or adopt a specific course of action; prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner; analyze situations and take appropriate action based on policy and procedure; read legal or technical documents such as confidential files; persuade others to accept or adopt a specific course of action; prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner; attend seminars and in-service training and demonstrate proficiency in areas related to the training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders.
Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan -
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