Youth Care Specialist Supervisor - AMIKids Escambia Boys Base

AMIkids Careers•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to Youth Care Specialists, including developing and managing direct reports, assisting with scheduling, and participating in recruiting. The supervisor is responsible for safe and secure program operations and for ensuring team members comply with contract requirements and local, state, and federal requirements. Through effective leadership, the supervisor motivates and guides team members and youth. The role includes supervising staff and youth, maintaining required staffing ratios, providing performance feedback and evaluations, supporting staff development, and overseeing a range of academic, vocational, and motivational activities on and off campus. The supervisor serves as an advisor and positive role model, uses the Behavior Modification System to redirect and coach youth, and helps establish positive conduct and discipline. The position may also involve medication dispensing, first aid and CPR, crisis intervention, physical restraint, transporting youth, operating institute vehicles, and participating in trips and special activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six consecutive months of experience in a supervisory role.
At least one year of experience working with youth.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth within the Juvenile Justice System.

Responsibilities

Supervise team members and youth in accordance with operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and security, and notify leadership of incidents outside those policies and procedures.
Perform duties in compliance with contractual agreements.
Assist with developing work schedules and ensure coverage is maintained within required ratios.
Provide timely positive and constructive performance feedback, complete evaluations for review by the Executive Director, suggest incentives, and support direct reports’ development and growth.
Instruct youth in the general care and maintenance of the facility and equipment, and supervise safe handling of program property and equipment, including marine vessels, vehicles, and other equipment.
Supervise academic, vocational, and motivational activities on and off campus.
Serve as an advisor and positive role model for youth and team members.
Communicate necessary information to appropriate team members and supervisors or directors.
Use the Behavior Modification System effectively by providing redirection and coaching to youth.
Dispense medication when required.
Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with national standards, and conduct and practice emergency evacuation procedures.
Assist in establishing desirable youth conduct and discipline, and lead or participate in positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary, and care review meetings.
Participate in day or overnight trips and special activities, including recreational sports, as required.
Maintain crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.
Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents using authorized state-mandated training methods, and refer advanced disciplinary issues to appropriate personnel.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Attend required training and professional development events and maintain appropriate certifications and licenses.
Operate institute vehicles in accordance with van policies and procedures, transport youth, and drive for other work-related tasks.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.