Shift Lead

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## Shift Lead Apply:
Springfield, MO:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R - 26208
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Shift Lead   
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* Location:

** Springfield, MO   
** Department:
** Youth Residential   
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* Employment Type:

** Full-Time
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* Job Summary:

** Are you a compassionate leader who is passionate about helping youth build brighter futures? Join our dedicated Youth Residential team as a Shift Lead and make a meaningful impact every day. This position offers the opportunity to mentor and guide staff, support youth through their treatment journey, develop valuable leadership skills, work within a collaborative and mission-driven environment, and help create a safe, therapeutic community where young people can grow and thrive.

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and caring professional who excels at communication, leadership, and relationship-building.

The Shift Lead is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to Behavioral Health Technicians while supporting the daily operations of a residential treatment program. This role helps ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for clients, facilitates programming and educational activities, assists with staff development and scheduling, and collaborates closely with the treatment team to support positive client outcomes.
** The Shift Lead position offers...**   ·
** All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package** - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more   ·
** Telemedicine** – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits   ·
** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost   ·
** Career Advancement & Wage Growth** - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income   ·
** Comprehensive Training** - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training   ·
** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement   
· Leadership opportunities supervising and mentoring Behavioral Health Technicians   
· Meaningful work supporting youth in a residential treatment setting   
· Opportunities to facilitate groups, contribute to program development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* · Lead and provide guidance, coaching, and support to Behavioral Health Technicians during assigned shifts   
· Foster a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that promotes client growth and recovery   
· Monitor daily client activities and communicate relevant observations and behavioral concerns to the treatment team   
· Assist with staff training, orientation, and ongoing development of Behavioral Health Technicians   
· Facilitate educational, recreational, and therapeutic groups as assigned   
· Help coordinate staffing coverage and assist with scheduling needs   
· Prepare and organize educational materials and program resources   
· Support effective crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts in collaboration with program leadership   
· Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with regulatory and program standards   
· Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and provide ongoing feedback   
· Perform direct care duties and support clients in meeting treatment goals   
· Complete additional duties and projects as assigned by program leadership
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* · Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric…