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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.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Group Supervisor IV positions to be located at CALIENTE YOUTH CENTER (CYC), a 112-bed staff secure facility for male and female youth age 13 to 18 located in Caliente, NV. Incumbent must be willing to work an 8-hour schedule and be available for all shifts including overnight shifts. CYC 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.
Under limited supervision, Group Supervisor IV's perform the full range of duties in the series concept, supervise and train a staff of Group Supervisor IIs and IIIs, and monitor the daily operation of an assigned unit. Supervisory responsibilities include preparing work schedules and coordinating staff assignments; monitoring the performance of subordinate staff by reviewing logs, reports and direct observation; preparing and conducting performance reviews; providing training and direction in counseling techniques, report writing, record keeping and institutional policy and procedure; and preparing documentation for first level disciplinary actions. Monitoring responsibilities include inspecting the unit for security and safety violations, needed maintenance, repairs and supplies, and preparing and submitting work orders and supply requests as required. This is a full-time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends. Shifts consist of the hours of 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am. Incumbent must be available to work overtime.
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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. 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 two years of experience working with youth in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting with responsibility for performing vocational assessments, making oral presentations during group sessions and treatment team meetings, and providing vocational and life skills training to juvenile offenders; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR one year as a Group Supervisor III 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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