Lead Staff (shift leads) are members of a care-team responsible for leading and maintaining a safe, supervised, and structured living environment for adolescent residents that is conducive to their well-being. Lead Staff assess group dynamics and resident needs and promote improved social, developmental, educational, and physical functioning of group home residents. The ability to understand the perspective of others is critical and staff must truly care about the success of youth. This is a third shift position requiring overnight hours, typically between midnight and 8:00am.

You will work alongside residents to support achievement of treatment goals through engagement in healthy and productive daily activities through the follow tasks:

Lead scheduled shift activities and ensure programming schedules are followed.
Maintain a safe, supervised, and structured living environment for our adolescent clients
Supervise youth and knowing their whereabouts at all times
Facilitate crisis counseling, conflict resolution, and problem solving with and for clients
Incorporate client treatment objectives into the individual care of residents
Transport and supervise clients at designated activities and appointments
Follow program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state licensing requirements
Accurately complete and review shift documentation
Train new hires following the defined training program
Additional duties as assigned

As a Lead Staff Member, you will enjoy these benefits:

Initial and continuous training
Paid time off
$1/hr weekend shift differential pay
Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances
Retirement planning with employer match
Free employee assistance program
Full-time employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Your schedule will include:

Eight-hour shifts scheduled five days a week, Monday through Friday.
Shifts are typically during overnight hours between midnight and 8 a.m.

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for from you:

Bachelor’s degree in a human/social services related field preferred but not required
Previous experience working with a youth population in a residential setting is preferred but not required
At least 21 years of age
Hold a valid driver’s license
Must be caring and resilient

This job is ideal for someone with experience:

Caregiving
Working in schools or childcare
Working in law enforcement or corrections
Working at youth camps
Volunteering in a helping role

Compensation: Starting at $21.50 per hour

Lead Youth Care Worker (Overnight)