Juvenile Detention Supervisor (Program Coordinator II)

Requirements

• Four (4) years of professional experience working with at risk youth. A strong desire to work with high risk/high needs youth.
• The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage the programs, services, and activities of the Detention Center.
• Ability to develop and implement new elements of the Detention Program.
• Ability to define or assist in defining program goals and objectives; establish methods and means of accomplishing program objectives; implement policies and procedures; develop or assist in developing program budget.
• Ability to Prepare reports on program performance, needs, services information, and contribute to and insure the evaluation of program performance.
• Ability to select, train, motivate, and evaluate program staff; provide support and guidance; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and terminations procedures.
• Ability to provide information to staff, and other interested parties.
• Ability to effectively work with persons from all levels in the organization and diverse backgrounds including age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, neuro diverse, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Ability to effectively work persons including juveniles, parents, law enforcement officials, and the public, from diverse backgrounds including age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, neuro diverse, sex, sexual orienta

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Job Summary Clark County Juvenile Court Statement of Values At our core we believe the power of Diversity enriches everyone. Diversity brings a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We strive to create and maintain a working and service environment that is safe, inclusive, equitable and welcoming. To this end we will treat all people with dignity and respect. If you do not share our values, please do not apply. Diversity and Inclusion: Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ communities, who are historically underrepresented in the law and justice profession are strongly encouraged to apply. The Job: As an essential public servant and a Juvenile Detention Supervisor, you are in a position of trust within both the department and the community; you have an inherent duty to uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity. This management level position is responsible for the supervision of Juvenile Detention staff, programs, and administrative duties. The incumbent will help direct and coordinate the work or (25) twenty-five detention offices and (5) five detention lead workers. Supervisory responsibilities include planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing shift and work assignments; meeting with staff to identify issues and facilitate problem solving; monitoring workflow; and evaluating and improving work practices and procedures. Additional duties include assisting in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of Juvenile Services personnel; providing or coordinating ongoing staff training; working with employees to correct performance deficiencies; implementing discipline and assisting in termination procedures. Other responsibilities include working closely with the Clark County Jail, Food Services, Laundry Services, Educational Services #112, Well Path (contracted medical provider), and other outside agencies or providers serving program youth. Duties also involve identifying resource needs; participating in the development and administration of the Juvenile Court budget; providing staff assistance to the Juvenile Detention Manager; conducting special projects; and preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Work requires independent judgment and action. The supervisor becomes part of detention management team and as such works to ensure that the principles of balanced and restorative justice, adolescent brain development, and trauma informed care are incorporated into the work practices. The Juvenile Detention Supervisor participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of Juvenile Services' goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; and recommends and implements appropriate changes to these policies and procedures. This position reports to the Juvenile Detention Manager. This position is exempt and non-represented. First review of candidates will be April 23rd. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date.

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