The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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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.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Group Supervisor 1 underfill Group Supervisor 2 position located at the Summit View Youth Center (SVYC) in Las Vegas, NV. SVYC is a 48-bed staff secure facility for male youth ages 14 to 20. Under the direction of the Superintendent the Group Supervisor is a full-time position that provides for the care, welfare, custody, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. Group Supervisors work an assigned shift. Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing in SVYC. Group Supervisors supervise the activities of youths throughout the facility, directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the facility; 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.

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, implement appropriate verbal, behavioral or physical interventions as needed. Participate in activities and act as a role model; officiate at events; provide individual or team instruction and explanation of rules; and provide transportation as required. Perform related duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with a variety of available work schedules. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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