Job description

*NCSO 2-PAGE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH RESUME*

APPLICATION MAY BE FOUND ON THE NCSO WEBSITE: www.NorfolkSheriff.com

NORFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POSTING DATE: March 20, 2023
POSITION TITLE: Youth Program Supervisor

STATUS: Seasonal
SALARY RANGE: $35/hr (non-benefited)
HOURS: 40hrs

SUMMARY:
The Youth Program Supervisor for the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office shall follow the chain of command policy, reporting directly to the Director of Community Engagement. The function of the Youth
Program Supervisor is to carry out youth related activities and assignments within the Community
Programs Division, specifically in the execution of the Youth Leadership Academy Program.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBLITIES:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Shall assist in the creation of and implement curriculum and daily scheduling of adventure based programming for the Youth Leadership Academy, and Day Programs on the Challenge Course.
• Shall work directly with youth, parents, teachers and school officials to determine their needs, establish goals and exchanging feedback consistent with NCSO philosophies.
• Shall assist in supervision of interns, seasonal and part-time staff.
• Shall work collaboratively with internal and external parties to schedule and plan activities.
• Shall represent and NCSO in a professional and positive manner.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

(The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.)

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and/or Human Services Preferred
• Project Adventure certification preferred
• Must be able to attend Project Adventure certification prior to start of Youth Leadership

Academy

• Demonstrated skills working with Middle School aged youth
• Good communication and teaching skills
• Physically able to run, catch and throw in order to lead activity based education programs
• Ability to climb ladders and other objects up to a height of 50 feet using safety equipment
• Training and experience in (or potential to learn) the correct use of ‘Challenge Course’ critical safety equipment
• Training and experience (or potential to learn) operating Challenge Course equipment
• Training and experience in (or potential to learn) rescuing stranded climbers at heights of up to 50 feet. Pre-requisites include: o Remain calm under pressure o Physical strength and agility to perform rescue operations at height o Advanced comfort level with heights and safety equipment
• Flexibility and willingness to work hours to suit the variety of programs offered
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather, including rain and extremes of temperature

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed mainly outside in a camp environment supervising children and councilors
• Operates computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printer, calculator, and other standard office equipment.
• Employee has frequent contact with the general public, other NSCO departments, staff and officials, State and Federal agencies. Contacts are in person, by telephone, and by email and involve an information exchange dialogue.
• Oversees seasonal staff in camp environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Communication skills
• Constant business contact with people
• Frequent communication of data
• Occasional direction, control and planning activity
• Frequent making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
• Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Frequent performing repetitive or similar work
• Occasional performing under stress
• Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies
• Seldom noise
• Seldom slippery floor hazard
• Frequent sitting
• Frequent standing
• Frequent walking
• Some lifting (max. 120 lbs.)
• Some carrying (max. 120 lbs.)
• Specifics (i.e. distance, length of time, height, force, manipulation, sensitivity) will be provided upon request
• Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence)
• Variably-paced

HOURS:
40 hours per week. Flexible schedule, and possible weekend hours. Specific schedule will reflect the needs of the department.

LOCATION:
Braintree Safety Complex
2015 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02185 and other sites within Norfolk County

Please submit cover letter, current resume and NCSO employment application to Carmen Li, Human Resources Department 200 West Street, Dedham MA 02026, fax 781-461-1791, or via email recruit@norfolksheriffma.org.

NCSO is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

M/F/D/V
All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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