Youth Care Specialist Assistant Supervisor
About The Position
The primary task is to provide oversight to staff and youth within a specialized cottage with the support of a multi-disciplinary Team. Assistant shall carry out assigned duties and responsibilities that builds and supports a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between ages 5 and 20 years old and their families. Assistant shall assist in assuring their direct reports provide safe, creative, and supportive environments with a focus on changing problem behavior, building social skills and developing positive relationships. Assistant is responsible to work collaboratively with their Supervisor and Night Supervisors to assure 24/7 coverage. Oversight includes programming for youth, assurance that programs are well structured, well-resourced, home-like and meet the needs of the youth. Assistant shall focus on the implementation of identified models and programs to assure consistency and the attainment of identified goals.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalency with minimum 2 years experience in child welfare/juvenile justice OR a college degree with 1 year child welfare/juvenile justice related experience.
- Experience in running groups/workshops.
- Training/experience in substance abuse prevention, conflict/behavior management or related high risk interventions, 1 year minimum.
- Valid NYS driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Strong demonstrated work experience of leadership and supervisory skills.
- Experience in independent living skills development, 1 year minimum.
- Experience in running groups/workshops.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight to staff and youth within a specialized cottage.
- Build and support a team.
- Provide therapeutic, supportive, nurturing, and structured programming with youth between ages 5 and 20 years old and their families.
- Assist direct reports in providing safe, creative, and supportive environments focused on changing problem behavior, building social skills, and developing positive relationships.
- Work collaboratively with Supervisor and Night Supervisors to assure 24/7 coverage.
- Oversee programming for youth, ensuring programs are well-structured, well-resourced, home-like, and meet the needs of the youth.
- Focus on the implementation of identified models and programs to assure consistency and attainment of identified goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
