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Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice


OVERVIEW

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency, led by Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb, that serves the state’s justice-involved youth up to age 21. More than 3,400 DJJ employees work diligently to effect justice and shape the young lives in the agency’s care, so they can become contributing members of society. DJJ provides medical and mental health treatment, as well as specialized programs designed to equip the youth with the social, intellectual, and emotional tools they will need as adults. As Georgia’s 181st school district, DJJ offers youth the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from an educational system accredited by AdvancED.
OUR MISSION AND VISION

Mission: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) transforms young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.

Vision: Offer youth hope and change- DJJ will lead the nation in preparing young people in its care to develop and sustain productive lives.



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Recreation Supervisor - Eastman YDC - Eastman GA (NSC)

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

 

 

 

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.
 


Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet student varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Assess student's education and adjustment needs through direct observation and testing.
  • Conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations to instruct in principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
  • Conducts recreational activities with the goals of teaching decision-making, improving physical fitness, offering leisure options and teaching social skills.
  • Counsel and instructs student in the habits of daily living and work routines.
  • Estimates materials needed for inventory and specific areas, including cost.
  • Instructs student through lectures and demonstrations of the methods and techniques.
  • Plan and coordinates a comprehensive recreational program for facility population.
  • Plans a program of practical instruction to meet individual and group needs.
  • Repairs, adjusts and alters equipment and tools as needed.
     

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university 

    or Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from an accredited college 

     

  • One (1) year of experience  required at the lower level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent.

 

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

  

 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. 

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE 

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. 


DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Associate degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent.

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