Youth Specialist Supervisor - Residential

Sycamores • Altadena, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth. The employee in this job oversees the operation and directs the Youth Specialists in a residential or community based setting. The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations concerning residential youth care, as well as supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures. The employee works within general methods and guidelines as required by the agency and contractual obligations, and exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply guidelines to specific situations.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree required
• At least two years’ experience with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (“SED”) children
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• Must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Nice To Haves

• Masters’ degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operation and directs the Youth Specialists in a residential or community based setting.
• Applies knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations concerning residential youth care.
• Utilizes supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures.
• Works within general methods and guidelines as required by the agency and contractual obligations.
• Exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply guidelines to specific situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager