Youth Care Specialist Supervisor

1 month ago

Wilmington, United States DelDOT Full time

Summary Statement

This level supervises staff who provide direct supervision of youth in a residential setting to facilitate their adjustment to the residential facility and to support the goals established in the youth's treatment plan and to ensure and maintain the security, safety, control and well-being of youth in a therapeutic/rehabilitative setting.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Oversees and assumes an active, participatory role in the daily activities of an assigned group of youth including recreation, education, rehabilitation and treatment activities, meals, personal hygiene, and maintaining living quarters. 
Observes youth's behavior and adjustment to programs and exchanges written and oral reports on those observations with other staff daily. 
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with youth to encourage and assist with their social adjustment.
Interprets and teaches facility procedures, rules, and disciplinary policies to youths. 
Implements facility security procedures including performing regular unit, room, and grounds checks; conducting community/home visits; and ensuring frequent observations and monitoring of high-risk youths.
Assists in the handling of serious disturbances and monitors incoming and outgoing visitors to the facility.
Escorts youths to activities and appointments inside or outside of the facility and is responsible for their supervision and conduct in all settings. Operates motor vehicle when necessary to transport youths to activities and appointments. 
Prepares, maintains, and contributes to a variety of records and reports to document information relating to youth including, but not limited to, behavior management, treatment plans, progress notes, population reports, and inventories.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Youth Care Specialist Supervisor
 Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

At least 21 years of age. Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Three years' experience in behavior management such as understanding, explaining, describing and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations. Three years' experience in maintaining the security and safety of individuals and facilities. Three years' experience in supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self-care, transportation or education. Three years' experience in narrative report writing. Two years' experience in child and adolescent development. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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