Youth Care Specialist Supervisor-AMIKids Albuquerque Trans Living

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The role of the Youth Care Specialist Supervisor to provide leadership and supervision of the Youth Care Specialists; to include development and performance management of their direct reports, scheduling and participate in recruiting process. Youth Care Specialist Supervisor is responsible for safe and secure operations of the program, ensuring team members are in compliance with contract requirements and local, state and federal requirements. Through effective leadership, motivate and guide.

Essential Job Duties

• Supervise team members and youth in accordance with operational policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all; notify the proper leadership of any incidents that occur outside the parameters of the policies and procedures; perform duties in compliance with all terms and conditions of contractual agreements,
• Assist with development of work schedules; ensure coverage is maintained within required ratios,
• Provide timely performance feedback to direct reports (positive and constructive); complete performance / evaluations and submit to ED for review, suggest applicable incentives and ensure development and growth opportunities are provided to direct reports,
• Instruct youth in the general care and maintenance of facility and equipment; may supervise the safe handling of program property and equipment according to establish policies and procedures ensuring all appropriate safety measures and precautions are observed, e.g., marine vessels, vehicles, equipment,
• Supervisory responsibility related to a wide variety of academic, vocational, and motivational activities on and off campus,
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth in the program and team members,
• Communicate necessary information to appropriate team members and supervisors / directors,

Effective use of the Behavior Modification System by providing redirection and coaching to youth,

May be required to participate in day and / or overnight trips, special activities that involve recreational sports, and may require extended 16-hour workdays / 24 hour on-call status,

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within