Shift Leader - Youth & Adolescents
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Social Work
Child Development/Support
Shift Leader
- Youth & Adolescents
Smith Center
- Cedar Rapids, IA
Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Varied Shifts Education Level High School Diploma or GED
Travel Percentage No Travel Required Category Nonprofit
- Social Services
What You Will Do?
As the Shift Leader, you will be responsible to coordinate the activities of your assigned shift while providing direct care services to clientele. This position provides operational leadership to assure behavior management, documentation and logging is complete and accurate. Specific duties include:
- Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior, using daily issues to teach and reinforce adaptive behaviors.
- Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so that they learn to self-identify and self correct.
- Provide daily living supervision and treatment intervention.
- Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust & respect.
- Coordinate home visit transportation logistics.
- Coordinate staff scheduling with Program Manager.
- Provide direction and support to shift leaders/youth counselors.
- Problem solve with fellow Shift Leaders and program coordinator to help fill any staffing gaps that may arise.
Why Work Here?
Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve.
As a valued team member, you are eligible for:
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401k Retirement plan
- Growth & Advancement opportunities
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent paid leave time package
- 7 paid holidays
- Business casual work environment
What You Need:
To qualify for this position you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of child welfare experience. A Bachelor's degree in a social services related field is preferable. Desire to help kids succeed.
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