SHIFT SUPERVISOR-YOUTH CARE SPECIALIST (TOUCHSTONE)
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States or New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Supervise Youth Care Specialists in ratio while providing direct, trauma-informed care for youth through therapeutic frameworks. Collaborate with Program Coordinators and other supervisors to create weekly staff schedules, coordinate campus activities, and conduct regular team meetings. Complete assigned logs, documents, and reports for cabin integrity, and maintain contact with internal and external agencies regarding youth progress and behaviors. Provide emotional support using praise, empathy, and crisis intervention techniques to build youth confidence, while modeling positive parenting and ethical values. Document shift notes, report incidents, and track medical appointments within prescribed timeframes. Participate in daily operating schedules, assist with youth transportation, and adhere to DFPS GRO minimum standards. Adhere to all policies and procedures, facility guidelines, and emergency reporting protocols for abuse or neglect.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years in a Direct Care Staff role or its equivalent
- High School diploma or equivalent is required, such as a GED from a program recognized by the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or similar educational entity from another state, or documentation to verify high school equivalency from home schooling
- Valid Texas driver's license, appropriate insurance, and reliable car
- Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to pass reference verification procedure in order to determine one's fitness to satisfactorily and safely care for youth
- Ability to attend all required trainings
- Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing all assigned tasks, and have the necessary skills to perform assigned tasks
- Candidate is asked to commit at least two years of service and provide, at minimum, a 30-day notice for termination of employment once hired
- Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards
- Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children
- Stamina to work long days and drive long distances
- Moderate to heavy lifting to up to 60 pounds
- Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs
- Sunday- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
Desired Qualifications
- College degree or credit is preferred
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