Residential Shift Supervisor

Residential Shift Supervisor – Youth Behavioral Health

Location:

Rockdale, TX
Department:
Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, Texas is a 65‑bed secure Youth Academy for males ages
10 to17, offering trauma‑informed care across mental health, substance abuse, and sex‑offender treatment needs. The center integrates clinical therapy, education (via Inspire Academy, including GED prep), restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training.

Youth typically stay 6 to9months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; victim‑impact awareness; pre‑vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units, Youth Advisory Board‑guided incentive programs, and licensed dietitian‑managed nutrition support stabilization and reintegration planning.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with immediate vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and 7 paid holidays (Earn 4 hours of PTO each pay period)
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

• Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
• Gain experience in a growing field of youth mental health and residential care
• Work in a secure, structured, and supportive treatment environment
• Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

We are hiring a Residential Shift Supervisor to oversee daily operations and staff during assigned shifts. This role is ideal for professionals looking to grow in youth residential services and behavioral health. The Shift Supervisor ensures the safe and effective operation of the facility and provides leadership and direction to staff working directly with youth in our care.

• Supervise staff, assign duties, evaluate performance, and provide training and corrective guidance
• Assist with developing staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage for safe and effective facility operations
• Monitor facility security and ensure compliance with state regulations and agency policies
• Oversee youth behavior management, review incidents, and investigate grievances
• Supervise medication administration and ensure accurate documentation
• Assist with youth appointments, transports, and intake/discharge procedures
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding staffing, safety, and operational concerns
• Conduct security checks, monitor electronic systems, and oversee room searches as needed
• Provide emergency response coordination during incidents such as fire or severe weather

• Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth
• Participate in required training and professional development
• Report incidents or concerns regarding youth safety or staff conduct
• Document shift events, staffing updates, and incidents according to policy
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with youth in a residential setting required
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to assess youth with substance abuse, mental health, and trauma history
• Must pass background check and drug screening

• First Aid/CPR certified (or ability to obtain during probationary period)
• Strong…