Lead Youth Direct Support Professional

RiseUp; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness time

Job summary

RiseUp seeks a supervisory team member to support Youth DSPs and youth. When the Program Manager is unavailable, you will lead the shift and ensure safe, respectful care, and smooth facility operations.

You will oversee hiring, training, and scheduling, provide staff guidance, and perform Youth DSP, QMAP and emergency duties as needed, while upholding RiseUp’s mission and trauma‑informed principles.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership, interpersonal, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Must demonstrate strong time management, communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to drive clients and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Uphold RiseUp’s mission and trauma‑informed principles.
• Provide supervisory support to Youth DSPs and youth; act as supervisor when PM is unavailable.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and staff support.
• Lead, motivate and model positive conduct for staff; perform emergency duties as needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings; advocate for youth, staff and facility needs.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Teams

Therap

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 semester hours of college credit and 1 year of youth experience

Associate’s degree

2 years’ experience with youth

Tools

Therap

Job description

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 youthOR THIRTY (30) SEMESTER HOURS of college credit AND ONE (1) YEAR OF EXPERIENCE with youthOR 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 educationShift: Fri - Sat 2m-10pm / Sat 8am-8pmDuties and Responsibilities:Uphold RiseUp’s 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.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.