GROUP SUPERVISOR 1 - UNDERFILL

Job Summary

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Group Supervisor I underfilling a 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.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience working with the public or clients; OR thirty semester credits from an accredited college or university with emphasis in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, human services, social services, education, criminal justice or closely related field and one year of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

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; document progress or problems in youths' development.

Conduct intake interviews; review case history file and complete required intake forms and documents concerning personal and medical history and family data; interview youths and document personality traits and functioning levels; supply immediate needs such as clothing, supplies and room assignment; orient and instruct youths in unit rules and regulations; conduct physical search of persons and possessions for unauthorized articles and contraband.

Perform security checks of assigned unit to ensure safety and security of residents and the facility; conduct head counts and room and body searches; check locks on windows and doors; secure the location of residents to prevent escape and detect the presence of controlled substances, contraband, or weapons; document actions and inform supervisor of abnormalities.

Respond to emergency situations such as searching for runaway youths and applying first aid; implement appropriate verbal, behavioral or physical interventions to control youth displaying aggressive, hostile or violent behavior according to established laws, policies and procedures; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.

Maintain individual case records of youths' behaviors and activities; complete incident reports, chronological reports, accountability lists, off grounds reports, personal account logs, money withdrawal requests and clothing file sheets for review by unit staff and supervisor and placement in ward's case file.

Instruct youths in life, educational and vocational skills following prescribed methods; provide vocational and pre-employment training to youths in areas such as fire suppression, culinary processes and procedures, laundry work and first aid procedures; assist youths with homework; monitor, evaluate and report youths' progress.

Participate in activities and act as a role model; officiate at events; provide individual or team instruction and explanation of rules; secure and set up equipment; arrange and provide transportation as required; coordinate schedules with the facility's overall program and security needs.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation and spelling. General knowledge of: interviewing techniques; health and safety guidelines and regulations; group behavior and group supervision; basic math and units of measure. Ability to: use basic English words and phrases to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; read and comprehend documents written in standard English; read, understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures; speak and interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals; support and encourage individuals in a one-to-one or small group situation; establish rapport and gain the trust of others; work as part of a team; work in a disciplined manner according to set procedures, sequence and pace; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; operate a computer to enter and retrieve data; respond to emergency situations such as searching for runaway youths and learn techniques in applying first aid; learn and implement appropriate verbal, behavioral or physical interventions to control youth displaying aggressive, hostile or violent behavior; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, youths, parents, other department personnel, outside agencies, and the general public.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) (Download PDF reader).

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