ASSISTANT HEAD GROUP SUPERVISOR - ELKO

ASSISTANT HEAD GROUP SUPERVISOR - ELKO

Salary

$67,296.24 - $100,098.72 Annually

Location

Elko

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03570

Department

DHS - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

J

Salary Grade

36

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Elko, NV 89801

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

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, NV. Elko is a growing, progressive small City with an exceptional quality of life. With some of the most majestic views in Nevada and an abundance of recreational activities, Elko is an outdoor paradise! NYTC 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. Responsibilities include: Schedule and plan home life work activities; Maintain and monitor youth treatment plans ensuring treatment schedules and goals are followed, and provided care is properly documented; 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; 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; Overseeing and participate in restraints, treatment, counseling, or transportation of youth; Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies; Ensure goals and objectives of the NYTC and DCFS are met. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays and no city, county, state, or social security tax! 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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors 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 five 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 seven 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 as described above.

Job Duties

Monitor the work performance of subordinate supervisors and professional staff through direct observation and review of work activities and completed reports and forms. Work is checked for accuracy and completeness and compliance with institutional policy and procedure. Prepare performance evaluations and submit to supervisor for review.

Maintain the safety and security of facility by observing the movement and activities of youth; inspecting institutional grounds and buildings to ensure they are secure and locked, visits units to inspect for health and safety violations and welfare of youth and staff members; coordinate and oversee indoor-outdoor recreational activities; coordinate radio communications with assigned unit to ensure availability in the event of an emergency.

Provide on-the-job training to staff members by explaining treatment programs, institutional and agency procedures and guidelines; provide classroom training to staff in counseling techniques, role modeling, and related job activities.

Coordinate and manage emergency situations involving runaways, hostile or aggressive behavior and the medical needs of youth by overseeing or assisting in the restraint, treatment, counseling, or transportation of wards. May contact off duty staff to aid in searches of runaways or provide additional security for the facility and supervision of youth.

Maintain and monitor treatment plans of youth ensuring treatment schedules and goals are followed and proper documentation is provided in accordance with institutional and agency policy and procedure; distribute a list of treatment plan due dates to institutional staff.

Responsible for the coordination of medical treatment of youth by scheduling visits and arranging transportation.

Assist in the release and pickup of youth by compiling release packets and providing transportation to predetermined destination; pick up new youth at detention facility and transports back to the youth facility.

Assist in the hiring process by participating in the recruitment, testing and interviewing of qualified applicants and establishing a list of desirable candidates; make recommendations to the superintendent and inform candidates of hiring decision.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: proper security procedure in the transportation of youth in order to provide proper training to staff; scheduling and staffing techniques of a 24-hour detention facility; federal laws and regulations pertaining to the institutional care of juveniles; principles and techniques used in counseling, care and training of juveniles.

Ability to: adjust priorities quickly as dictated by circumstances; follow prescribed treatment plans of youth by institutional doctor or nurse; accept equivocal circumstances and take action when answers to a problem are not readily apparent; perceive and define cause and effect relationships with staff, youth

and the institution; organize material information, or people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort; establish rapport and gain the trust of others; sell or promote ideas, policy or trends in juvenile justice; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, youth, supervisors and outside agencies; foster a stimulating, accepting, learning environment; maintain composure, equanimity and self control in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility; negotiate, exchange ideas, and information with others to arrive jointly at decisions concerning time, dates and places.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

• 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.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience as described above.
• One year of experience as a Group Supervisor 4 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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All positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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