Youth Services Team Lead - Community Programs

The Children's Home; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) with 6% employer contribution

PTO plus 9 paid holidays

Childcare Reimbursement

Job summary

The Children's Home in New York seeks a YES Team Lead to supervise part-time Youth Coaches and staff, developing services and ensuring quality programming. You will engage youth and caregivers, develop workable plans for success, and support families with community-based alternatives to out-of-home placement.

The role requires evening/weekend availability, strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with a focus on strength-based, solution-oriented services.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• 1 year of supervisory experience in youth, community, or child welfare settings required.
• 3 years of experience working with youth in related settings required.
• Driver's license and ability to maintain insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, supervise, and administer policies and procedures to meet program objectives.
• Work with NYS OCFS regulations and maintain collaboration with county social services.
• Maintain positive relationships with recipients, families, and local providers.
• Complete reports and documentation in a timely, professional manner.
• Initiate and implement best-practice programming aligned with trends and research.
• Demonstrate knowledge of juvenile law supervision and administration.
• Act as a positive role model and advocate to help youth navigate challenges.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree

Job description

The Children's Home in New York seeks a YES Team Lead to supervise part-time Youth Coaches and staff, developing services and ensuring quality programming. You will engage youth and caregivers, develop workable plans for success, and support families with community-based alternatives to out-of-home placement.

The role requires evening/weekend availability, strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with a focus on strength-based, solution-oriented services.