Juvenile Services District Supervisor

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7/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Juvenile Services District Supervisor

Salary

$57,509.52 - $86,264.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

 

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

2850 Adams Street Suite 1
Paducah, KY 42001 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises employees engaged in providing professional social work services to juveniles and oversees programs in the district.
• Plans, assigns and evaluates the work of employees responsible for ensuring delivery of services to juvenile offenders in a defined geographical area.
• Provides supervision to district staff providing necessary direction and conducts employee performance evaluations according to regulations and statutes.
• Oversees training of juvenile workers.
• Conducts regular conferences with workers to review juvenile casework.
• Works closely with unit personnel to provide guidance and counseling on the more complex and difficult cases.
• Directs and oversees the resolution of crisis situations with juveniles and their families.
• Attends District Court sessions.
• Attends community meetings and serves as a member of local community committees and workgroups.
• Compiles monthly reports on district operations.
• Monitors budget.
• Travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Works in an office setting and makes frequent visits to offices within the geographic area. Required to be on call.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.