What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT MANAGER, YOUTH PAROLE BUREAU position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 50639 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/04/2025 Recruiter:
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
Under direction of the Chief, manage the operation of a Youth Parole Unit and the supervision and direction of a staff of Youth Parole Counselors, responsible for the parole planning, supervision, and placement of assigned juvenile offenders. 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 Unit Manager will maintain community relations with the Juvenile Court and outside agencies. The position will establish and maintain records for the Parole Bureau and Institutions. The Unit Manager will assign and review the work of Parole Counselors, as well as help write policy and standard operating procedures for the Bureau. This position requires strong working knowledge of Tyler Supervision and Access, as well as maintaining standards in accordance with the State of Nevada policies and procedures. This is a full-time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends, with overtime after 40 hours per week. Travel throughout the State is expected. 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! ***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-13_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, psychology, social work or closely related field and four years of experience conducting casework services, making program eligibility determinations, preparing detailed reports, dealing with law enforcement agencies, the juvenile justice system, foster homes, and related State agencies regarding the preparation of parole agreements, placement, program development, obtaining services and the legal process of assigned youth, of which one year was in a supervisory capacity; OR one year as a Youth Parole Counselor III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Notes Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. 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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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position
Under direction of the Chief, manage the operation of a Youth Parole Unit and the supervision and direction of a staff of Youth Parole Counselors, responsible for the parole planning, supervision, and placement of assigned juvenile offenders. 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 Unit Manager will maintain community relations with the Juvenile Court and outside agencies. The position will establish and maintain records for the Parole Bureau and Institutions. The Unit Manager will assign and review the work of Parole Counselors, as well as help write policy and standard operating procedures for the Bureau. This position requires strong working knowledge of Tyler Supervision and Access, as well as maintaining standards in accordance with the State of Nevada policies and procedures. This is a full-time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends, with overtime after 40 hours per week. Travel throughout the State is expected. 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! ***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-13_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, psychology, social work or closely related field and four years of experience conducting casework services, making program eligibility determinations, preparing detailed reports, dealing with law enforcement agencies, the juvenile justice system, foster homes, and related State agencies regarding the preparation of parole agreements, placement, program development, obtaining services and the legal process of assigned youth, of which one year was in a supervisory capacity; OR one year as a Youth Parole Counselor III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Notes Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. 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
REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:
Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
