Youth Development Supervisor Jobs

Position Overview:

The Youth Development Supervisor ensures an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the program through the application of best practices in their work with youth and families. The primary role of this position is to provide overall direct supervision of the Youth Development staff and ensure effective and efficient program delivery, as well as ensuring the safety of youth and staff. The YDS must strive to establish a healthy relationship with each staff member and participant in the group. He/she will provide guidance, modeling, and opportunities for teens to learn social, independent living and parenting skills (if applicable). The YDS must act as a mature and positive role model at all times in order to create and/or enhance the overall therapeutic environment. The YDS will work closely with other team members and ensure positive collaborations with community schools, families, and other community resources as needed.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice or related degree with a minimum of two years supervisory experience working in a residential setting. Some Child Welfare experience preferred. Must have knowledge of adolescent and child development. Candidate should have some experience with group work, family work, and a commitment to working with Runaway Homeless Youth as well as pregnant and parenting adolescents and their families.

Salary: $59,000 (Flat Rate)

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Experience

• 2 year(s): Supervisory experience working in a residential setting

• Child Welfare experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field