Youth Care Spec Assistant Supervisor

Assistant Position

The primary task is to provide oversight to staff and youth within a specialized cottage with the support of a multi-disciplinary team. Assistant shall carry out assigned duties and responsibilities that builds and supports a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between ages 5 and 20 years old and their families. Assistant shall assist in assuring their direct reports provide safe, creative, and supportive environments with a focus on changing problem behavior, building social skills and developing positive relationships.

Assistant is responsible to work collaboratively with their supervisor and night supervisors to assure 24/7 coverage. Oversight includes programming for youth, assurance that programs are well structured, well-resourced, home-like and meet the needs of the youth. Assistant shall focus on the implementation of identified models and programs to assure consistency and the attainment of identified goals.

Position qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency with minimum 2 years experience in child welfare/juvenile justice OR a college degree with 1 year child welfare/juvenile justice related experience, required. Experience in running groups/workshops, required. Training/experience in substance abuse prevention, conflict/behavior management or related high risk interventions, 1 year minimum, required. Valid NYS driver's license, preferred. Strong demonstrated work experience of leadership and supervisory skills, preferred.

Experience in independent living skills development, 1 year minimum, preferred. Experience in running groups/workshops, preferred.