Job Description

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7/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2603319

Youth Service Program Supervisor

Pay Grade
17

Salary

$61,343.52 - $92,015.04 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the
Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities
for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them
for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate
placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing
services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to
perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate
leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that
requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through
training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for
additional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervises Youth Worker Supervisors and oversees development of Individual Treatment Plans on youth.
Responsible for ensuring staff formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Transports residents to local, statewide medical and court related appointments and appearances.
Works closely with superintendent and other administrative staff.
Interviews, recommends and orients prospective new employees.
Conducts employee performance evaluations.
Ensures cabinet, department, division and facility policies and procedures are available to staff.
Ensures
employees have in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures.
Participates in management of program; prepares, participates in management team meetings; reviews,
compiles and prepares reports and records.
Drafts correspondence as required.
This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing
Authority; therefore the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job
functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed
through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.

For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Three years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, residential, or correctional facility.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential, or correctional facility will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor in a community setting, day treatment, group home, detention, military, residential or correctional facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Gillum at johnr.gillum@ky.gov or 606-783-8565.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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