The case log report and treatment plan give guidance for the rehabilitation of the youth. Administrative policies, personnel rules and guidelines, and collective bargaining rules guide the supervision of subordinate staff and in the daily operations of the cottage or living unit. The GLS directly supervises roughly 14 employees who care for and guide youth offenders or at-risk youth and ensure their safety and security. GLS may also supervise receptionist staff. The GLS reviews the work of employees by reading the daily log reports and through meetings to resolve problems and to ensure that staff follow cottage or living unit rules and procedures.
Some positions work varying shifts.
Extensive knowledge of institution safety and security rules, policies, and procedures. General knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the institutional care of youth offenders or at-risk youth. Skill in providing care, guidance, and direction to youth offenders or at-risk youth. Skill in observing youth' behavior, attitude, and actions and preparing daily log and written evaluation reports. Skill in maintaining discipline in a cottage or living unit of youth offenders or at-risk youth.