Lead DSP Youth Residential

Youth Residential Lead

One Full-Time Position. 40 hours per week.

Days and hours vary: 24-hour facility

Hiring Range: $17.33 - $18.89 / hr., depending upon education and experience.

This position will remain open until filled.

This position provides direct care, staff support, and program oversight to ensure quality services, help youth achieve treatment goals, and maintain compliance with program standards.

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with Ariel or within a human services, behavioral health, child welfare, residential care or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with at-risk youth, residential care, behavioral health, child welfare, or a related human services setting.

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field preferred.
• At least one (1) year of successful experience providing staff mentorship, training, shift coordination, or informal supervision.

Subject to Eligibility.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision at affordable rates.
• Group Life Insurance 100% covered.
• Group Accident, Hospitalization, Identity Fraud, and Critical Illness plan available at a discounted rate.
• HSA & FSA employee funded accounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• $50/month for participation in Wellness Program.
• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 5% at one year anniversary.
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!

• Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more.

• We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.

• At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That's why we're committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands-on service initiatives.

• As we continue to grow, we're equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry-level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potential, and fully participate in society.

• Provide direct care, supervision, and trauma-informed support to youth in a safe, structured environment.
• Coordinate and facilitate recreational, educational, life-skills, and therapeutic activities.
• Support staff onboarding, mentoring, and development by modeling program expectations and best practices.
• Transport and coordinate youth appointments, including medical, behavioral health, educational, court, and family visits.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including logs, incident reports, medication records, and resident files.
• Monitor, document, and communicate youth behaviors, health concerns, incidents, and safety risks.
• Support treatment and service plans by helping youth develop independent living, social, emotional, and educational skills.
• Assist with household operations, including meal planning,…