Shift Supervisor Residential

PATHWAYS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC

3d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: Shift Supervisor – Lead, Support, and Make a Difference! Location: Residential care setting in Mountain Home, TX Schedule: Full-time, includes working Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (6:30 am – 10:30 pm), evenings, some weekends & holidays Join Pathways – where leadership meets compassion. Are you a natural leader with a heart for helping others grow? At Pathways, we believe every child deserves safety, stability, and hope – and that starts with you. As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll guide and empower a dedicated team of Direct Support Professionals to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for youth in care. This isn’t just a job – it’s a calling to make every shift matter.

Requirements

• You’re 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent (college coursework in social work or psychology preferred).
• You have at least two years of supervisor or lead experience in childcare, residential, or behavioral health settings.
• You’re organized, dependable, and calm under pressure.
• You can communicate clearly, think critically, and inspire your team.
• You’re ready to make a difference – one shift at a time.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Background check, references, and pre-employment drug screen.
• Flexibility for working evening, weekends, and holidays.
• With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job include the following: frequent seeing, hearing, speaking, sitting and writing clearly to interact with residents.
• Manual dexterity and use of a computer frequently.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat to lift and move to interact with residents and respond in emergencies.
• Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, stooping and kneeling.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in tense situations and use appropriate de-escalation skills as trained.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and write meaningful, concise reports.

Nice To Haves

• college coursework in social work or psychology preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor caring professionals who provide daily support to youth in residential care.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and quick, compassionate response to emergencies.
• Model empathy, structure, and professionalism – every day and every shift.
• Train, coach, and develop staff to help them succeed.
• Support youth through life skills, routines, and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with families, caseworkers, and team members to ensure each child’s wellbeing.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that changes lives.
• Lead a team that values communication, accountability, and positivity.
• Gain opportunities for professional growth through training and continuing education.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your leadership makes a real impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED