GROUP SUPERVISOR 3 - ELKO

GROUP SUPERVISOR 3 - ELKO

Salary

$59,508.00 - $87,821.28 Annually

Location

Elko

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-04573

Department

DHS - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

F

Salary Grade

32

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

Elko, 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 recruiting for Group Supervisor 3s located at the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) a 64-bed, staff-secure facility serving male and female youth located in Elko; ages of 12-18. Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths program activities; and provide individual guidance pursuant to State or federal laws and regulations. Group Supervisor 3s coordinate and oversees group and individual treatment sessions; develop session goals, rules and content using prescribed methods; document group and individual treatment and activities; and prepare individual progress summary reports for review by the treatment team, committing judge, parole officer, legal guardian, and institutional staff. These are full-time positions with a variety of available work schedules.

Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths' program activities; and provide individual guidance pursuant to State or federal laws and regulations.

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 one year of experience working with youth in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting with responsibility for performing vocational assessments, making oral presentations during group sessions and treatment team meetings, and providing vocational and life skills training to juvenile offenders; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year as a Group Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Supervise the activities of youths within assigned unit; directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the institution; provide assistance and direction to youths in the performance of assignments, acceptable behavior, proper dress and personal hygiene; participate as a member of a treatment team to implement a treatment plan; document progress or problems in youths' development.

Conduct intake interviews; review case history file and complete required intake forms and documents concerning personal and medical history and family data; interview youths and document personality traits and functioning levels; supply immediate needs such as clothing, supplies and room assignment; orient and instruct youths in unit rules and regulations; conduct physical search of persons and possessions for unauthorized articles and contraband.

Perform security checks of assigned unit to ensure safety and security of residents and the facility; conduct head counts and room and body searches; check locks on windows and doors; secure the location of residents to prevent escape and detect the presence of controlled substances, contraband, or weapons; document actions and inform supervisor of abnormalities.

Respond to emergency situations such as searching for runaway youths and applying first aid; implement appropriate verbal, behavioral or physical interventions to control youth displaying aggressive, hostile or violent behavior according to established laws, policies and procedures; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.

Maintain individual case records of youths' behaviors and activities; complete incident reports, chronological reports, accountability lists, off grounds reports, personal account logs, money withdrawal requests and clothing file sheets for review by unit staff and supervisor and placement in ward's case file.

Instruct youths in life, educational and vocational skills following prescribed methods; provide vocational and pre-employment training to youths in areas such as fire suppression, culinary processes and procedures, laundry work and first aid procedures; assist youths with homework; monitor, evaluate and report youths' progress.

Participate in activities and act as a role model; officiate at events; provide individual or team instruction and explanation of rules; secure and set up equipment; arrange and provide transportation as required; coordinate schedules with the facility's overall program and security needs.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept and participate as a member of a treatment team by assisting in the formulation and evaluation of a treatment plan and making recommendations on alternative treatment methods. Additionally, Group Supervisor III's coordinate and oversee group and individual treatment sessions; develop session goals, rules and content using prescribed methods; document group and individual treatment and activities; and prepare individual progress summary reports for review by the treatment team, committing judge, parole officer, legal guardian, and institutional staff. This is the advanced journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: treatment team concepts and processes; related juvenile justice agencies; applicable State laws related to the juvenile justice system; vocational assessment techniques; principles of treatment and therapeutic approaches such as reality therapy, behavior modification, anger management and rational emotive therapy; training and supervisory techniques; group processes and dynamics; prescribed methods used to develop goals, rules and content for treatment sessions.

Ability to: systematically arrange sophistication and delinquent behavior into groups or categories; make oral group presentations during group sessions and treatment team meetings; perceive and define cause and effect relationships in group settings; evaluate case histories and participate in offender classification; control aggressive and maladaptive behaviors in accordance with established policies and procedures; provide vocational and life skills training to juvenile offenders.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@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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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: For my application to be considered, it must be complete, accurate, and truthful, including: Employment Information • Employment dates are accurate, with end dates for any past positions. • My current employer is included. • Contract work lists the contracting company as the employer. • Each position held at the same employer is listed separately with correct dates. Application Requirements • All required documents are attached (resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) and any applicable licensure or certification) • I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section. I understand that not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

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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 one year of experience working with youth in a custodial, employment program, therapeutic, educational, recreational program or correctional setting with responsibility for performing vocational assessments, making oral presentations during group sessions and treatment team meetings, and providing vocational and life skills training to juvenile offenders.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above.
• One year as a Group Supervisor 2 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• Associate's Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree or higher.
• None of the above

04

For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, enter N/A.

05

How many years of working with juvenile defenders do you possess? This experience is required. Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications.

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 or more years.

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Describe your experience working with juvenile offenders. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment 4. Detail of Experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

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Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

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

09

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

10

This position, 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. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Incumbents must be available to work any shift or post assignment and must be willing to work overtime on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays; be recalled to work on regular days off or at other times in cases of emergency or staff shortages; and be placed on standby status if necessary. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov