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Berrien County Juvenile Center (Berrien Center Location) - Assistant Supervisor in St Joseph, Michigan

Assistant Supervisor

  • $50,548 - $67,740
  • Full Benefits Package

Duties:

  • Supervises the work of Juvenile Center Group Leaders, Youth Specialists, substitutes or unpaid personnel on assigned shifts.
  • Participates in the selection, training, discipline and evaluation of center employees, volunteers or interns.
  • Distributes or ensures that staff distributes medications to residents as prescribed.
  • Implements medical treatment plans and processes resident medical complaints.
  • Maintains security and programming by monitoring the facility's security camera system and communication system.
  • Arranges and supervises transportation for residents.
  • Provides feedback or corrective discipline to childcare staff.
  • Ensures the implementation and documentation of emergency procedures by staff.
  • Ensures that behavior management guidelines are strictly followed.
  • Monitors and/or coordinates all resident population movement within the facility.
  • Serves as the designated person in charge of the facility in the absence of the Juvenile Center Supervisor, Assistant Director or Director.
  • This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related field, or 60 semester hours of college credit with a minimum of two years of paid, full-time experience working with juvenile delinquents or adult offenders in the justice field, or with clients in the social service/mental health fields.
  • Coursework in Criminal Justice, Corrections or Administration is preferred.
  • Supervisory experience in the field of juvenile or residential treatment facilities is preferred.

Special Requirements:

  • May be required to work weekends and holidays or be on call.
  • May be required to fill in for other supervisory vacancies as needed.
  • May be required to provide after hours, weekend and holiday assistance to police agencies, the Juvenile Center, Court, and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a criminal/civil record check.
  • Employee will be fingerprinted.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Capable of maintaining confidentiality, effective working relationships with other employees, and effective interaction with the general public.
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