GROUP SUPERVISOR 3

Announcement Number: 47726 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/07/2024 Close Date: 06/21/2024 Recruiter:
CLARK MANDICHAK
Phone: (775)684-0154
Email: clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 0 Days 18 Hrs 46 Mins
The Position

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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Group Supervisor 3 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 that provides for the care, welfare, custody, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. SVYC is looking for highly motivated individuals to provide counseling, coaching and guidance to youth offenders to redirect their behaviors into pro-social channels, while assisting youth in managing their behavior. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to learn and apply psychological principles and techniques applicable to the care and rehabilitation of justice involved youth, make rational decisions, and work well under pressure; Communicate effectively both orally and written; Exemplify behavior youth can emulate; Motivate and counsel youth individually and in groups and provide support and control as needed. Incumbents must be able to maintain professional demeanor particularly when dealing with abusive or hostile juveniles, while de-escalating violent behavior, and when participating in physically restraining violent and assaultive youth when necessary. All Group Supervisors must work holidays, evenings, weekends, and overtime as established by policy. 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***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) 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 one year 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 three years of experience as described above; OR one year as a Group Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements 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. 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. A valid driver's license is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Per NAC 284.317, applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. 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. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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