Group Leader

Rite of Passage•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Uta Halee Academy (UHA) is a female-specific, residential program that offers young women opportunities to build productive and meaningful futures for themselves and their communities. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the students. Becoming a member of the UHA team is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission-driven organization. As Group Leader, you will be operationally responsible for the safety, care, and around-the-clock supervision of students in the program, through the work performed by Senior Coach Counselors, Coach Counselors, and Night Coach Counselors. The Group Leader’s supervisory duties may also include participation in decisions to evaluate performance, reward or discipline other employees, or responsibility to direct them. The Group Leader exercises his/her authority daily by directing and supervising both students and staff to meet service expectations. This role involves direct care hours with at-risk youth to provide a supportive environment that addresses their needs. After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Group Leader, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Requirements

At least 60 hours of college education and/or military experience, if an external applicant
At least 1 year in a supervisory role
At least 21 years of age
Able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test
Able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Responsibilities

Operationally responsible for the safety, care, and around-the-clock supervision of students in the program, through the work performed by Senior Coach Counselors, Coach Counselors, and Night Coach Counselors.
Participate in decisions to evaluate performance, reward or discipline other employees, or responsibility to direct them.
Direct and supervise both students and staff to meet service expectations.
Provide direct care hours with at-risk youth to provide a supportive environment that addresses their needs.
Create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth served.