Lead Youth Direct Support Professional

Roundup Fellowship; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

MetLife Accident Plan

Critical Illness

Short-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness time

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Roundup Fellowship in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a full-time Youth Program Supervisor to join the RCCF Leadership Team. You will supervise YDSPs and youth, act as the on-shift supervisor when the Program Manager is unavailable, and ensure safety and well-being of youth and staff while supporting program operations.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or equivalent with leadership experience, is 21+, and can obtain required background checks and crisis intervention certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• HS diploma or equivalent with 2 years' youth experience, or 30 semester hours and 1 year of youth experience, or an associate's degree.
• Clear FBI, CBI, and TRAILS record checks.
• Flexible schedule, including on-call availability.
• Certification in Crisis Management-Safety Cares, CPR/First Aid, and QMAP (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Uphold RiseUps mission, values, and trauma-informed principles.
• Ensure a safe, professional environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Monitor compliance with regulations and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and staff support.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and role modeling for staff.
• Perform Youth DSP, QMAP, and emergency duties as needed.
• Support program management and maintain professional communication.
• Advocate for youth, staff, and facility needs.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Drive clients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

30 semester hours

Two years' youth experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Teams

Therap

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Fortune House - Colorado Springs, CO 80917, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Please Note:

Applicants who do not meet ALL of the qualifications listed below, should not apply for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• MUST have 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent and TWO (2) YEARS' experience with youth
• OR THIRTY (30) SEMESTER HOURS of college credit AND ONE (1) YEAR OF EXPERIENCE with youth
• OR AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE.
• Clear FBI, CBI, and TRAILS record checks.
• Flexible schedule, including on-call availability.
• Certification in Crisis Management-Safety Cares, CPR/First Aid, and QMAP (training provided).

Job Summary:

This person will be a part of the RCCF Leadership Team and provide supervisory support of YDSPs and youth to the Program Manager. When the Program Manager is not on shift or available, this person will be the supervisor and primary person responsible for the safety and well-being of all youth and staff and the operation of the facility, while fulfilling other YDSP duties as needed. Provides leadership, assistance, supervision, training, and support to staff members.

Benefits:

Full benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, MetLife Accident Plan, Critical Illness, company-paid Short-Term. Also offered are 10 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Wellness Time and a 403b retirement plan with Roundup Fellowship-match after one (1) year.

(Benefits are subject to change based on reevaluation or benefit plan changes annually.) Benefits begin at first of the following month after completing a full 30 days of employment (i.e. start date 4 January 2026, benefits initiate 1 March 2026).

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 an hour based off experience and education

Shift: Fri - Sat 2m-10pm / Sat 8am-8pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold RiseUps mission, values, and trauma-informed principles.
• Ensure a safe, professional environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Monitor compliance with regulations and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and staff support.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and role modeling for staff.
• Perform Youth DSP, QMAP, and emergency duties as needed.
• Support program management and maintain professional communication.
• Advocate for youth, staff, and facility needs.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to drive clients and adhere to policies.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Teams, Therap.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and endurance for household tasks and behavioral interventions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain various postures (kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing) for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to restrain, hold, or transport as needed.
• Completion and maintenance of Safety Care Crisis Intervention certification.
• Physical presence at assigned locations (home, school, community).
• Adequate hearing and vision for supervision.
• Mental flexibility, emotional stability, and creativity in handling challenging situations.

Positions to remain open until filled.