Residential Shift Supervisor, Youth Care Leader

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Residential Shift Supervisor to oversee the direct care team on a Sunday–Thursday 8 am–4 pm shift, based in Wading River. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, youth-centered programming, cottage routines, and accurate documentation.

Travel to the Wading River campus and other locations is required. The position entails coaching staff, supporting behavioral and crisis interventions, ensuring OCFS compliance, and promoting youth

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in youth residential care, behavioral health, or child welfare setting.
• Knowledge of OCFS regulations and documentation standards preferred; strong communication and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and supervision to Youth Development Counselors during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, respectful, and consistent care for all youth.
• Coordinate shift tasks, staff assignments, and scheduling adjustments to maintain OCFS-compliant staff-to-youth ratios.
• Facilitate daily communication through shift change meetings, huddles, and documentation reviews.
• Monitor cottage environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and therapeutic structure are maintained during shifts.
• Respond to and lead de-escalation efforts during behavioral incidents and crises using trauma-informed approaches and proper documentation.
• Review cottage logs, incident reports, and individual youth plans for accuracy and timely communication with leadership.
• Provide real-time coaching and support to direct care staff, reinforcing positive interactions and adherence to treatment plans; participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Residential Shift Supervisor to oversee the direct care team on a Sunday–Thursday 8 am–4 pm shift, based in Wading River. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, youth-centered programming, cottage routines, and accurate documentation.

Travel to the Wading River campus and other locations is required. The position entails coaching staff, supporting behavioral and crisis interventions, ensuring OCFS compliance, and promoting youth