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Job Description:
We value our employees' hard work and offer a supportive and friendly work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Tuition reimbursement program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
Training and development based on your career goals
Employee Assistance Program
Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of Youth Program Specialist II staff 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.
Oversee living unit for adolescent female youth which would be approximately 12 youth.
Trains staff in agency and facility policies, processes, rules, and regulations to improve an maintain job performance levels of employees. Ensures all required staff training is complete.
Will participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly YRTC-H staff meeting.
Oversees youth assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center to ensure security, health and safety needs have been met.
Oversees youth treatment services including assessment, classification, coordination, and evaluation of available resources.
Resolves problems relating to the implementation of individualized treatment plans, coordinates treatment objectives with other activities.
On-call responsibilities will be included.
Reviews organization functions and recommends to the immediate supervisor more effective methods and programs. Participates in parole discharge planning.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Other: Must be 21 years of age and valid drivers license.
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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.
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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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