Shift Leader - Youth Residential Care: Lead & Inspire Futures

Four Oaks Family and Children Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Growth and advancement opportunities

Paid leave package

7 paid holidays

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Four Oaks Family and Children Services in the United States seeks a Shift Leader for Youth Residential Care to guide a clinical team and supervise daily youth-focused activities. You will foster a structured, therapeutic environment, mentor Youth Counselors, and ensure safety and high-quality care for youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges.

You will lead daily shifts, model resilience, teach skills, and strengthen relationships with youth while collaborating with program leadership to

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of child welfare experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in a social services related field is preferable.
• Desire to help kids succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Confidence: Coordinate daily shift operations with hands-on supervision and care.
• Be a Positive Role Model: Help youth develop healthy coping skills and self-confidence.
• Turn Challenges into Opportunities: Teach life skills and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Build Trusting Relationships: Foster connections with youth through consistency and respect.
• Support and Guide Your Team: Lead Youth Counselors and promote teamwork.
• Create a Safe and Structured Environment: Support routines and therapeutic interventions.
• Keep Operations Running Smoothly: Coordinate staffing with the Program Manager and arrange transportation.
• Stay Organized and Accountable: Maintain daily logs and required reporting.
• Be a Solution-Focused Leader: Collaborate to solve challenges and ensure quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a social services related field preferable

Job description

Four Oaks Family and Children Services in the United States seeks a Shift Leader for Youth Residential Care to guide a clinical team and supervise daily youth-focused activities. You will foster a structured, therapeutic environment, mentor Youth Counselors, and ensure safety and high-quality care for youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges.

You will lead daily shifts, model resilience, teach skills, and strengthen relationships with youth while collaborating with program leadership to