JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 4-DORM GROUP LEADER

Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 – Dorm Group Leader

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a strong, steady, and mission-driven Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 – Dorm Group Leader to help lead daily operations and support youth growth in a structured, therapeutic environment. This is a leadership role for someone who can stay calm under pressure, set clear expectations, and model professionalism while guiding youth through their daily routines.

As a Dorm Group Leader, you'll be the anchor of the dorm — the person youth and staff rely on for consistency, safety, and direction. If you're motivated by meaningful work, committed to accountability and compassion, and ready to make a real impact every day, this role offers a powerful opportunity to lead with purpose.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana. This vacancy is full-time, probational.

Compensation: The Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,842.40 biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c). The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources View email address on click.appcast.io