Youth Security Supervisor - Whitehall at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$29.131



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014980 Youth Security Supervisor - Whitehall (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-14-2025



Job Description:

Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and controls the work activities of assigned staff to facilitate theattainment of the units work goals and to ensure the consistent application of unit policies, procedures and guidelines.
Confers with and counsels assigned staff to explain and/or exchange information on work policies, procedures and guidelines and to formulate and identify the characteristics and impact of possible solutions to work-related problems. Reviews and compares work performance of assigned staff with established standards to determine employee production levels and training needs and to recommend appropriate personnel actions such as
promotions, disciplinary actions, status changes, separations and grievance dispositions. Trains staff in the principles, practices, policies and procedures of security at a youth rehabilitation facility to maintain and/or improve efficiency and effectiveness of employees in accordance with established work performance standards. Administers facility rules and regulations to ensure youth movements on and off campus, church activities, school and recreation activities, dining room activities, safety, security and sanitation are all
conducted in an acceptable, proper manner. Directs the operation and maintenance of a cottage/living unit to include the requisition, purchase and
recordkeeping for supplies and equipment and the maintenance of records pertinent to the youth adjustment and cottage/living unit operations to ensure the cottage/living unit functions properly in accordance with established administrative, health, sanitation, security and safety standards and to
document operations and activities. Consults with other staff regarding youth with behavior problems and disciplinary actions to provide guidance and to inform agency management of actions taken and progress made and to assist in rehabilitative treatment.



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, nursing/patient care, delinquency prevention or related area. Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.



Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, sociology, family studies, or a closely related field.



Other: Must be 21 years of age and valid driver's license. This position requires proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.


This position will be 3:00p.m. to 11:00p.m with Wednesday/Thursday days off.






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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