Top 16 Juvenile correctional Jobs in Kentucky

Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Hopkinsville, KY
- $61,343.52 - $92,015.04 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Corrections Oversight Worker - Madison Transitional Facility - (Adult/Juvenile)
Aramark —Ghent, KY
- $17.50 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Entry level
- Kitchen
12d
Correctional Captain
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Paducah, KY
- $57,288.96 a year
- Overtime
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
4d
Correctional Officer
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Newport, KY
- $39,127.68 a year
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Children
- On-the-job training
2d
Youth Service Program Supervisor
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Morehead, KY
- $61,343.52 - $92,015.04 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
5d
Prisoner Class Interviewer
Louisville Metro Government —Louisville, KY
- $22.47 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Correctional Lieutenant
Commonwealth of Kentucky —La Grange, KY
- $38,093.28 - $57,139.68 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
9d
Administrative Specialist
Commonwealth of Kentucky —West Liberty, KY
- $35,712.48 - $53,568.48 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
2d
Youth Worker II
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Elizabethtown, KY
- $39,667.56 - $48,969.60 a year
- Overtime
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
4d
Advocacy Attorney Supervisor
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Harlan, KY
- $6,511.70 - $8,697.82 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- 4 years
Youth Worker Supervisor
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Morehead, KY
- $41,903.76 - $62,855.52 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
5d

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Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky -
Hopkinsville, KY

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Full-time
$61,343.52 - $92,015.04 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Team supervision
Social service program staff supervision
Disciplinary action management
Bachelor's degree
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Care facility administration
Detainment procedures
Business Administration
Business operations
Senior level
2 years
Group home experience
Working with youth
Correctional restraint procedures

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Deputy Juvenile Facility Manager
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Salary
$61,343.52 - $92,015.04 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
4001 Fort Campbell Boulevard
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA
Description
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 Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/

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. This is a demanding position that requires 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 for additional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator with regards to treatment and business responsibilities.
Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides daily supervision to assigned staff.
Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc.
Administers all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Juvenile Facility Manager or Administrative Coordinator.
Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.
Coordinates American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation process.
Consults with attorneys, parents, departmental personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to juveniles in DJJ care.
May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
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.
For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in public or business administration.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program 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, residential, correctional, group home, detention, military, or day treatment program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Typically works in a detention or residential facility.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Lundy at [email protected] or 270-250-2899.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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