APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$42,094.08 to
$61,888.32
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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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. 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 is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion of belief, age disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, human services, social services, education, criminal justice or closely related field and one year of general work or volunteer experience which included working with the public or clients and coordinating or supervising work, people, or activities; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education; and three years of general work or volunteer experience which included working with the public or clients and coordinating or supervising work, people, or activities; one year of which included experience working with clients or employees in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting; OR one year as a Group Supervisor I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must first submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. |
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Pursuant to NRS 62B.270 and the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, applicants must submit to a criminal and child abuse background check and said background must be clear of any disqualifying offenses. |
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A valid driver's license is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Per NAC 284.317, applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. |
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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, positions are subject to call-back, overtime on short notice, stand-by status, and may require work on evenings, weekends, or holidays. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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