Youth Security Supervisor
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Hastings, NE

Hiring Rate:
$29.131

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010413 Youth Security Supervisor (Open)

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Job Description:
Controls the daily operation at the YRTC-Hastings facility.
Administers facility rules and regulations to ensure youth on and off campus activities/events are conducted in an acceptable proper manner, including but not limited to, medication administration, youth movements, school, recreation, groups, and meals.
Oversees health, sanitation, safety, and security standards of the facility.
Responds to and handles crisis and critical incidents, communicating with Administration during non-business hours.
Completes disciplinary investigations for validity and due process.
Establishes and leads the command center during crisis situations until Administration can respond and take lead.
Communicates with law enforcement agencies when needed.
Works closely and communicates with other departmental personnel to ensure safety and good order of the facility.
Consults with staff on youth behaviors and to identify possible solutions to work related problems.
Conducts security searches to minimize contraband at the facility.
Completes reports and documentation pertinent to facility operations.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 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, delinquency prevention or related area. Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.

Other: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license

Knowledge of: principles and techniques of supervision; principles and practices of group and family systems theory; behavioral prevention and intervention techniques; adolescent growth and development; individual counseling theory and practice; recreational theory and practice; first aid; basic sanitation and personal hygiene; basic counseling and crisis intervention techniques.

Skill in: organizing and prioritizing the work of oneself and those supervised; communicating to relay information to staff, management, professionals and family members/guardians; communicating with youth in a way that reinforces feelings of self-worth; listening to and understanding information received; providing learning experiences to enhance insight and growth of youth; being aware of others' actions and reactions; persuading others to change their minds or behaviors; bringing others together to reconcile differences.

Ability to: plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of staff; learn, apply and enforce agency and facility policies, rules and regulations; learn and apply security measures; intervene in crisis situations while maintaining the safety of youth and staff; perform housekeeping and maintenance duties in accordance with health standards; develop and maintain purposeful relationships with youth; plan, organize and participate in a variety of recreational or vocational activities; observe, assess and document adolescent behavior; direct and assist youth in learning through group processes; work in a team setting to implement residential programs and develop and implement individual growth plans; interact with agency and administrative staff to establish and maintain work relationships.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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