HEAD GROUP SUPERVISOR

Announcement Number: 52728 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/22/2025 Close Date: 10/29/2025

Recruiter:
VICTORIA SHEEHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 1 Hrs 33 Mins

The Position

Head Group Supervisors and Assistant Head Group Supervisors supervise the care and custody of youth residing in a State Youth Training Center by: scheduling and planning work activities of home life staff; maintaining safety and security of facility, staff and youth; provide training; coordinating emergency situations; monitoring treatment plans; and performing related duties.

Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

The Head Group Supervisor oversees the care and custody of youth at a State Youth Correctional Center. This role includes planning and scheduling staff activities, ensuring safety and security, coordinating emergency responses, monitoring treatment plans, and providing staff training. As a manager, the incumbent supervises and evaluates subordinate supervisors, develops policies and procedures, and allocates resources to meet facility goals. Reporting to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, this position is part of the NYTC leadership team and ensures all departments follow policy and procedure. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe and secure delivery of programming and services that support youth development; Assigning work, preparing shift schedules, and conducting facility inspections; Developing and implementing facility policies and procedures; Conducting youth intake interviews to determine appropriate placement; Assessing and responding to health and security risks; Preparing daily operational reports and treatment progress summaries; Writing parole reports; Leading emergency responses for incidents like runaways, aggression, or medical needs; Being available for after-hours emergencies and supporting the overall goals and objectives of the facility and division. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***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) Graduation from high school or equivalent (G.E.D.) and seven years of experience in youth employment, parole and probation, corrections, rehabilitation, or in a public service setting which involved the supervision, direction, or training of youth through the implementation of educational, youth employment, vocational training, rehabilitation or counseling programs, or providing casework services; OR graduation from an accredited college or university in counseling and guidance, psychology, social services, sociology, criminal justice, education, or related field, and five years of experience as described above; OR two years of experience as an Assistant Head Group Supervisor in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience and with at least two years of experience comparable to the Assistant Head Group Supervisor. Special Requirements 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. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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