Youth Advocate Supervisor -Weekend-Evening

Children And Families First Delaware Inc; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children And Families First Delaware Inc is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee Youth Advocate staff in a residential program. Responsibilities include supervising staff, guiding daily routines, and implementing behavior interventions for adolescents.

The role requires active supervision, documentation, and coordination of weekend/evening coverage with a focus on safety and youth well‑being. Strong leadership and crisis intervention skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, with residential care experience.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum five years of experience working with adolescents required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Youth Advocate/Youth Advocate Assistants and oversee staff development.
• Lead the direct care team in guiding residential routines and behavior interventions.
• Maintain timely documentation and program records in accordance with state requirements.
• Coordinate shift schedules, on-call rotation, and staff trainings.
• Provide active supervision of residents and safety within the facility.

Skills

Staff supervision

Behavior management

Counseling adolescents

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, staff will assist with program planning, implementing, and evaluating services. Provides direct supervision of Youth Advocates and Youth Advocate Assistants. Leads the direct care team in guiding the residential routine, providing supervision and behavior intervention with youth, and managing the activities of daily living. Work with Clinical Team to ensure behavior management is addressed and monitor the implementation of the recreational and behavioral schedule by program staff. Provides administrative support necessary for the operation of the program. Works cooperatively with the Program Manager to ensure administrative tasks are completed timely and accurately.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision (Staff Management & Development)

Supervise Youth Advocate/Youth Advocate Assistants

• Evaluate and develop Youth Advocate and Youth Advocate Assistant staff. Provide regular individual and team supervision. Conduct regular observation and coaching.
• Oversee program implementation by Youth Advocate staff to ensure quality standards.
• Manage and conduct training sessions for Youth Advocates.
• Develop shift schedules and approve all staff timesheet activities.
• Participate in and manage the on-call rotation program.

Direct Service (Resident Interaction & Care)

Hands-on support, behavioral intervention, and daily resident life.

• Provide active supervision of residents.
• Provide behavior management, de-escalation, and passive restraint techniques when necessary.
• Supervise residents through daily routines using Behavioral Modification practices.
• Counsel residents on life skills, social interaction, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Supervise and assist residents with the self-administration of medications.
• Drive residents to court, professional appointments, and community activities.
• Guide resident involvement in recreational and creative arts therapy.

Administration (Documentation & Logistics)

• Maintain timely documentation in accordance with state and accreditation requirements, including supervisory documentation, training record, program records, and resident records.
• Manage youth supplies and inventory.
• Manage bed check reports.
• Compile statistics on resident performance and behavior for supporting documentation.
• Manage the Communication Log and extract calendar appointments for shift updates.
• Serve on staff committees and maintain strict confidentiality and productivity standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with experience in residential care, preferred. Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents required without Associate’s degree or higher. Experience working with adolescents required.

Work Schedule:

Weekend/Evening Schedule:

This supervisory position provides weekend and evening coverage, with a midday shift on Monday.

• Expected hours: 40 hours per week
• Availability required: Weekends, midday hours, and evening hours

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates high cultural competency and sensitivity when engaging with diverse populations.
• Maintains current certifications in Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.
• Proven background in counseling, with a specialized focus on adolescent populations.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is highly desirable.
• Skilled at fostering collaborative and productive professional relationships with team members.
• Exhibits exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven track record of working autonomously with a high degree of precision.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record consistent with agency standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee occasionally is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds (client restraint).