Youth Shelter Services Supervisor

State-of-Delawar; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking a supervisor to oversee youth in a shelter, ensuring safety and well‑being through structured daily activities, meals, hygiene and education. Responsibilities include observing behavior, guiding adjustment, keeping records, and transporting youth when required.

Applicants should be prepared to provide crisis support, conduct counseling, and collaborate with families and partners. A valid driver's license and statewide travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in professional health or human service work.
• Experience meeting listed requirements for health or human services.
• Willingness to travel statewide and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of youth in a shelter to ensure safety, security and well‑being.
• Observe behaviors, support adjustment, teach rules and maintain required records.
• Transport youth as needed and develop/lead activities with crisis support.
• Conduct individual and group counseling to promote social development.
• Prepare histories, progress reports and court-related documents.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Client assessment

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree AND two years' experience in professional health or human service work

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The State of Delaware is seeking a supervisor to oversee youth in a shelter, ensuring safety and well‑being through structured daily activities, meals, hygiene and education. Responsibilities include observing behavior, guiding adjustment, keeping records, and transporting youth when required.

Applicants should be prepared to provide crisis support, conduct counseling, and collaborate with families and partners. A valid driver's license and statewide travel may be required.