Youth Security Supervisor - YRTC-Hastings

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Hastings, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.005

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018626 Youth Security Supervisor - YRTC-Hastings (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

Do you have experience leading, monitoring or supervising a team? Or maybe you have experience working with female youth? YRTC-Hastings is looking for a Youth Security Supervisor with problem solving and time management skills. Join #TeamDHHS today!

Look at what DHHS we can offer you!
* Stable Employment Opportunity
* Career Development and Learning
* Tuition Reimbursement
* 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
* 13 Paid Holidays
* Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
* Opportunity to be part of a caring organization

You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.

 

Under general supervision, the Youth Security Supervisor will provide direct supervision, support, coaching, and mentoring Youth Program Specialist on the afternoon shift.

• Controls the daily operation of the YRTC-Hastings facility.
• Administers facility rules and regulations to ensure youth on and off campus activities/events are conducted in an acceptable proper manner, including but not limited to, medication administration, youth movements, school, recreation, groups, and meals.  
• Oversees health, sanitation, safety, and security standards of the facility.
• Responds to and handles crisis and critical incidents, communicating with Administration during non-business hours.  
• Completes disciplinary investigations for validity and due process.
•  Establishes and leads the command center during crisis situations until Administration can respond and take lead.
• Communicates with law enforcement agencies when needed.  
• Works closely and communicates with other departmental personnel to ensure safety and good order of the facility.  
• Consults with staff on youth behaviors and to identify possible solutions to work related problems.  
• Conducts security searches to minimize contraband at the facility. Completes reports and documentation pertinent to facility operations.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience in: social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, behavioral health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, delinquency prevention or related area. Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others. 

Other: Valid driver's license and high school diploma.

Work Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift, 2 consecutive days off each week

This position requires proficiency in English including the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the language effectively. 

 

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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