Behavioral Support Staff- Shift Lead

Morning Star Boys Ranch•Spokane, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Morning Star Boys' Ranch is seeking a full-time Residential Treatment Shift Supervisor to lead direct care staff serving youth ages 6-16 in our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services program in Spokane, Washington. This leadership role combines youth counseling, staff supervision, behavioral health support, trauma-informed care, and residential treatment services. Candidates with experience in social services, behavioral health, child welfare, youth programs, residential care, direct care, or case management are encouraged to apply. Full-time positions available! Weekend availability is required for this position.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable through company vehicle insurance.
Must pass Federal and State background checks to include WATCH and Excluded individuals/entities search.
Must have valid credentials as required for the position.
High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience working directly with children, or two years of social service education and one (1) year of experience working directly with children, or four years of social service education may be substituted for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Trauma-Informed Care
Behavioral Health
Residential Treatment
Crisis Intervention
Team Leadership
Staff Training
Youth Development
Child Welfare
Mental Health Support
Behavior Management
Documentation and Compliance
Direct Care Supervision
Therapeutic Milieu
De-escalation Techniques

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise direct-care staff within a trauma-informed residential treatment program serving youth ages 6-16.
Coordinate daily operations, staffing assignments, activities, appointments, and treatment-related services to ensure quality care and program compliance.
Collaborate with clinicians, therapists, educators, case managers, and treatment teams to support individualized service plans and behavioral interventions.
Provide coaching, training, mentorship, and performance feedback to Behavioral Support Staff.
Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, medication administration oversight, and compliance with licensing, WAC, HIPAA, and agency requirements.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by supporting behavior management, crisis response, household operations, and youth engagement in school, treatment, and daily activities.
Transport youth to appointments, school, community activities, and other program-related destinations in accordance with agency policies.
Monitor safety concerns, incidents, and regulatory compliance while modeling professional boundaries, ethical conduct, and trauma-informed care.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and quality improvement efforts to support positive outcomes for youth and families.
Perform other duties as assigned.