Therapeutic Youth Residential Supervisor

Kidspeace; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KidsPeace New England is seeking a full-time Residential Childcare Supervisor at our Graham Lake Campus in Ellsworth, Maine. This role provides leadership, crisis management, and direct support to our Residential Childcare Specialists and youth in a therapeutic setting.

The Supervisor ensures safety and well-being by guiding staff across units, coordinating evening programming, and overseeing incident reporting to maintain a supportive, therapeutic environment for youth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience working with children, preferably in residential or behavioral health.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to physically participate in crisis intervention procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to residential staff in crisis prevention and intervention.
• Deliver direct crisis intervention using Safe Crisis Management (SCM).
• Ensure compliance with all Critical Incident Report requirements, including documentation, staff debriefings, and follow-up coordination.
• Assist in evening and off-campus programming, ensuring proper staffing ratios across all units.
• Participate in physical crisis interventions, including restraints, when necessary.
• Maintain consistent presence within the residential units to ensure safety and support.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Leadership

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Staff Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KidsPeace New England is seeking a full-time Residential Childcare Supervisor at our Graham Lake Campus in Ellsworth, Maine. This role provides leadership, crisis management, and direct support to our Residential Childcare Specialists and youth in a therapeutic setting.

The Supervisor ensures safety and well-being by guiding staff across units, coordinating evening programming, and overseeing incident reporting to maintain a supportive, therapeutic environment for youth.