Lead Residential Care Specialist Jackson, MS

Education

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full‑time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

• The Lead Residential Care Specialist (Lead RCS) provides a therapeutic environment for youth in the CARES Center program through direct supervision of Residential Care Specialists and youth on assigned shifts daily.
• This position balances supervisory duties with direct care duties simultaneously, and works closely with the CARES team to ensure the mission is carried out.
• Lead RCS works closely with the Residential Life Coordinator to ensure that all scheduling, payroll, and disciplinary needs are cared for.
• Lead RCS also works closely with the Residential Training Coordinator to ensure all training and onboarding of RCS's is carried out appropriately.
• Lead RCS ensures continuity of care across units for the duration of assigned shift.
• Lead RCS is responsible for all supervision of direct reports.
• He/she is actively engaged with the youth in therapeutic activities through the use of relational supervision, planning and facilitation of therapeutic recreation activities, and participation in clinical meetings.
• Lead RCS assists RCS's in teaching coping, communication, and pro‑social skills according to the individualized behavior plans.
• The Lead RCS serves as an adult role model who positively contributes to a culture of ideal team players.

• Required Physical
  
  Activities:
• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
• Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.
• Characteristics of Work:
• Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.
• Vision Requirements:
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environmental Conditions:
• This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise.

• Assigning RCS's to a unit for the shift.
• Coaching RCS's involved in significant milieu disruptions or emergency safety interventions on preventative measures in accordance with Managing Aggressive Behavior.
• Provide…