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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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.

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) has openings for Group Supervisor II's at our recently renovated SUMMIT VIEW YOUTH CENTER (SVYC), a 48-bed secure facility for male youth age 14 to 18 located in North Las Vegas, NV. The SVYC goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking for youth. Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, training, treatment, care and custody of youth at SVYC. This includes: supervise the activities of youth within assigned unit; directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the facility; provide assistance and direction to youth 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 and concerns in the youths' development; provide a safe and secure environment for the youth. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Federal and State laws governing juvenile facilities, and DCFS and SVYC policies. Assist the Group Supervisor III in coordinating and overseeing group and individual treatment sessions. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

These are full time positions with a variety of available work schedules and shifts that are eligible for overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families! More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families can be found at: http://dcfs.nv.gov/

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: