Youth Care Floater & Shift Lead

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska seeks a Floater Youth Worker/Shift Lead to support youth across shifts at the Youth Crisis Intervention Center and Safe House in Winnebago, NE. You will oversee intake, safety, and the emotional and medical needs of youth while coordinating with families, caseworkers, and partners to ensure high-quality services.

Flexibility is essential; you will float between youth worker and lead duties, cross-train in crisis procedures, and participate in ongoing training to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years college coursework in social work, psychology, criminal justice, education, or related field; or one year direct experience working with at-risk youth. Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage youth behavior using empathy, consistency, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with youth, families, coworkers, and partner agencies.
• Strong crisis management, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures.
• Must maintain a positive attitude, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Provides intake and orientation services to juveniles, parents/guardians, attorneys, social workers, and other relevant parties, explaining facility policies and procedures.
• Practices principles of Trauma-Informed Care and maintains a calm, supportive approach during youth intakes and interventions.
• Monitors and supervises youth throughout assigned shifts, ensuring safety, structure, and positive engagement.
• Implements and monitors daily activity schedules, group routines, and behavioral management programs.
• Provides direct care and supervision during meals, recreation, study, and rest periods.
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to behavioral, emotional, and medical needs, coordinating with medical and clinical staff as necessary.
• Documents daily observations, behavioral incidents, and progress in behavioral assessment logs.
• Assists in crisis situations, including youth on intensive suicide monitoring, following safety protocols and intervention plans.
• Supports youth struggling with substance use or withdrawal behaviors during the intake and stabilization process.
• Coordinates with tribal elders and cultural program staff to integrate traditional healing and cultural education into daily routines.
• Participates in meal planning, preparation, and facility cleanliness.
• Provides outreach services to at-risk or disenfranchised youth as directed.
• Ensures confidentiality of all records and information in compliance with tribal, state, and federal requirements.
• Provides guidance, mentoring, and support to new staff and assists in onboarding and training as assigned.
• May assume supervisory responsibilities during assigned shifts or in the absence of lead staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned to ensure safe and effective operation of all shifts.
• The duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the process.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis de-escalation

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college coursework in social work / psychology / criminal justice / education or related field; or one year direct experience

Job description

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska seeks a Floater Youth Worker/Shift Lead to support youth across shifts at the Youth Crisis Intervention Center and Safe House in Winnebago, NE. You will oversee intake, safety, and the emotional and medical needs of youth while coordinating with families, caseworkers, and partners to ensure high-quality services.

Flexibility is essential; you will float between youth worker and lead duties, cross-train in crisis procedures, and participate in ongoing training to