Shift Leader - Direct Care

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Four Oaks is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Shift Leader for youth residential care. The role helps create a structured, therapeutic environment for youth facing behavioral, emotional, and personal challenges. The Shift Leader provides hands-on support to youth and guides the team through daily activities, helping young people develop coping skills, manage emotions, build confidence, and make positive choices. The position also supports daily operations, team coordination, documentation, and consistent quality care.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Two years of child welfare experience required.
Desire to help kids succeed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a social services-related field is preferable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily shift operations and provide hands-on supervision, guidance, and care to youth in a residential setting.
Help youth develop healthy coping skills, manage emotions, build confidence, and make positive choices.
Use everyday situations to teach life skills, encourage accountability, and reinforce positive behaviors.
Build trusting relationships with youth through consistency, patience, respect, and understanding.
Provide leadership, direction, and encouragement to Youth Counselors while promoting teamwork and a positive environment.
Support daily routines, therapeutic interventions, and behavior management strategies that promote safety and personal growth.
Partner with the Program Manager to coordinate staffing schedules, address coverage needs, and assist with home visit transportation arrangements.
Ensure daily documentation, shift logs, and required reporting are accurate, complete, and timely.
Collaborate with fellow Shift Leaders and program leadership to solve challenges and maintain consistent, quality care.