57100-YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR

KidsPeace; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness program

Comprehensive benefits package

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

KidsPeace, a national leader in mental and behavioral healthcare, seeks a Bilingual Youth Care Supervisor to oversee a shelter house in Bethlehem. The role emphasizes administrative coordination, policy implementation, and ensuring staff and clients follow agency guidelines.

You will supervise staff performance, monitor program quality, and handle emergencies, with evenings and weekend/OT as needed. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and bilingual English/Spanish skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education/experience in a child welfare or human services field.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with children/adolescents.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Must pass criminal and child abuse history clearances.
• Must pass physical and drug screening and complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative duties of the shelter house and implement unit policies.
• Ensure staff and clients are aware of agency and departmental guidelines.
• Oversee overall shelter functioning, including staff performance and program quality.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate required training.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Supervisory experience

Experience with children/adolescents

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education/experience in Child Welfare or Human Services

Job description

Flex , Primarily Evenings with weekends/OT as needed

The Bilingual Youth Care Supervisor is responsible for administrative coordination of the shelter house. This responsibility includes formulating and implementing formal unit policies and procedures and keeping both the shelter staff and clients aware of agency and departmental guidelines. This also includes accepting responsibility for the overall functioning of the shelter, including staff performance, the quality of the shelter program, and any emergencies that may occur.

Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education / experience in a Child Welfare or Human Services related field required.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with children / adolescents required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Possess, exhibit, and maintain competency in dealing with youth.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Must pass a Criminal History Record Clearance & a Child Abuse History Clearance which are processed by KidsPeace as well as possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a Physical & Drug screening & possess the ability to attend & successfully complete all KidsPeace sponsored training. EOE

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

• Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
• Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
• Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
• An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.