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ASSISTANT HEAD GROUP SUPERVISOR

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $67,296.24 to $100,098.72 PAY GRADE: 36

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)

Division: Division of Child and Family Services

Job Class Code: 12.534

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51983

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 07/22/2025

Close Date: 07/29/2025

Recruiter:

ADRIAN FOSTER

Phone: (702)486-2911

Email: [email protected]

Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 43 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 first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking an Assistant Head Group Supervisor for the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) a 60-bed staff secure facility for male and female youth aged 12 to 18 located in Elko. NYTC's goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services. Incumbents will schedule and plan home life work activities; maintain and monitor youth treatment plans ensuring treatment schedules and goals are followed, and ensure provided care is properly documented. Assisted Head Group Supervisors maintain the safety and security of facility by observing youth movement and activities; conduct health and safety inspections; coordinate and oversee indoor-outdoor recreational activities. They will also provide on-the-job and classroom training to staff related to treatment programs, counseling techniques, role modeling, facility and Division procedures and policies; coordinate, manage and respond to emergency situations involving runaways, hostile or aggressive behavior and youth medical needs; oversee and participate in restraints, treatment, counseling, or transportation of youth. Assistant Head Group Supervisor's availability to respond to after-hours emergencies is needed to ensure goals and objectives of the NYTC and DCFS are met. 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)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, human services, social services, education, criminal justice or closely related field and three years of experience 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 in a youth employment program, parole and probation, corrections, rehabilitation, or in a public service setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Group Supervisor IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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.

This position requires a State of Nevada/FBI background check.

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

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.

This position is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

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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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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