Youth Care Program Lead — Training & Development

Mercy Home; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 57 000 - 58 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Youth Care Supervisor to lead teams, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality care for youth in a residential setting. The role emphasizes training, policy implementation, and collaboration with multiple departments to maintain the Mercy Model of Care.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or 5 years of Mercy Home residential experience) with a preference for a Master’s in psychology, social work, or related fields.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree required; or at least 5 years of Mercy Home residential experience with demonstrated competence in the Mercy Model of Care and Program leadership.
• Master’s Degree preferred in psychology, social work, sociology, or an acceptable Human Services Degree as determined by DCFS rule 401.
• Experience working in a residential setting or a high-energy work environment with staff and youth.
• Ability to work two to three nights per week, until at least 9:00 p.m. or 9:30 p.m., depending on the needs of the specific program.
• Ability to be on-call (responsibility shared with Program Manager) to support program needs.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team approach model.
• Experience in residential treatment.
• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to drive a van.

Responsabilidades

• Support and implement the policy and philosophy of the Agency and program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth through training.
• Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor.
• Train new Youth Care Staff and monitor HR trainings and paperwork.
• Provide weekly supervision to Youth Care Workers and give feedback on performance evaluations.
• Ensure staff are trained and applying the Mercy Model in work with youth and families.
• Learn and execute the Agency’s treatment philosophies and CPI practices.
• Collaborate with other Youth Program departments and ensure coverage for all shifts.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Diversity & Inclusion

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Youth Care Supervisor to lead teams, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality care for youth in a residential setting. The role emphasizes training, policy implementation, and collaboration with multiple departments to maintain the Mercy Model of Care.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or 5 years of Mercy Home residential experience) with a preference for a Master’s in psychology, social work, or related fields.