Youth Counselor Supervisor - YRTC Omaha
About The Position
You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans! The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our team as a Youth Counselor Supervisor at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha. These professionals provide essential oversight in the support of male youth. This vital role directly supports our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives. About the Role This position assists in coordinating continuing programs for youth housed in the Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center in Omaha and will supervise a team of Youth Counselors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field AND two years of related experience, such as providing patient or youth care, or rehabilitation/treatment services in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program.
- OR six years of experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth
- Leadership and/or supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of Youth Counselors including recommending personnel actions related to selection, promotions, disciplinary procedures, performance, grievance dispositions and work assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of the work.
- Train staff in agency and facility policies, processes, rules, and regulations to improve and maintain job performance levels of employees. Ensure all required staff training is complete.
- Review assessments and treatment plans prepared by Youth Counselors to ensure appropriate services are identified for utilization.
- Oversee youth care to ensure security, health and safety needs have been met.
- Oversee youth treatment services including assessment, classification, coordination, and evaluation of available resources.
- Resolve problems relating to the implementation of individualized treatment plans, coordinates treatment objectives with other activities.
- Conduct individual/group programming sessions with youth as necessary.
- Conduct interviews with youth and perform research on youth history and background to collect data for classification studies.
- Communicate with parents, legal professionals, Juvenile Service Officers, and other social and state agencies.
- Promote community understanding and acceptance of community-based programs through personal contact with business and community.
- Assure thoroughness and accuracy of case management services provided to youth.
- Review organization functions and recommend to the immediate supervisor more effective methods and programs.
- Participate in probation discharge planning
Benefits
- Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- Agency-backed retirement plan with 156% employer match.
- Supportive leadership and team culture.
- Numerous opportunities for internal advancement and promotion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
