Youth Development Shift Supervisor
Job Description
Job Description
Family Services is a non-profit organization that protects, heals and cares for children and families throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Family Services is strongly committed to protecting children and vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation. When traumatic situations occur, our staff is there to assist the individual or family with their journey of healing and recovery. Family Services cares for individuals who are isolated, abandoned or just need help developing the skills to live successfully.
Our Residential Program is recruiting a Full-Time Youth Development Shift Supervisor to work at our live-in treatment program for youth. The schedule for this position is on a four-week rotation which includes day shifts, evening shifts and at least one weekend a month.
This position is the lead staff on shift and requires the qualified candidate to be able to maintain consistency of behavior management programming, effectively manage crisis situations, maintain integrity and consistency of the daily schedule, ensure proper medication management and assist with training new staff. Other duties include working with youth who need caring adults to help them learn new skills to manage their feelings, make positive decisions, learn responsibility and develop healthy relationships. You will work with youth individually and in small group settings teaching social skills, healthy coping skills and recreation & leisure activities. In addition, you will ensure safety by providing excellent supervision.
Make a difference in the lives of teens while gaining valuable human service experience. Become a part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that is committed to developing positive connections with kids and families and helping them be successful in life.
Qualified applicants should possess a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and 1+ years' working with at-risk youth or 1+ years' in a leadership/supervisory role in any industry. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or related field and 1+ years' successful experience in a Youth Development Specialist role.
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