What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist Supervisor position at New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.?
Position: Youth Support Specialist Supervisor
Position Summary: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervision of Youth Support Specialists and Senior Youth Support Specialists to ensure proper care of youth, direct supervision of youth, safety of youth and facilities, crisis management, record keeping and reporting. Assist Youth Support Specialists and Sr. Youth Support Specialists in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by creating a trauma informed environment. This is achieved in part by supervising youth 24 hours per day, assisting youth with daily living, providing individual and group counseling and support, and ensuring the safety and welfare of all youth in care at New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc within NDYFS Normative Culture.
Position Summary: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervision of Youth Support Specialists and Senior Youth Support Specialists to ensure proper care of youth, direct supervision of youth, safety of youth and facilities, crisis management, record keeping and reporting. Assist Youth Support Specialists and Sr. Youth Support Specialists in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by creating a trauma informed environment. This is achieved in part by supervising youth 24 hours per day, assisting youth with daily living, providing individual and group counseling and support, and ensuring the safety and welfare of all youth in care at New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc within NDYFS Normative Culture.
New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills - Must meet one bullet point criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- 2 years field related experience
- 1 year previous supervisory experience
Pay and benefits
- Flexible schedule with 105 hours of paid time off your first year, not including an additional 13 agency holidays.
- Access to life, dental and medical insurance.
- 401k with up to 3% agency matching.
- Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.
- Pay between $23.00 and $24.16 to start.
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
Salary : $23 - $24
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Habilitation Specialist - Erie County
Beyond Support Network -
Buffalo, NY