Youth Specialist Supervisor - Residential

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.

The employee in this job oversees the operation and directs the Youth Specialists in a residential or community based setting. The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations concerning residential youth care, as well as supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures. The employee works within general methods and guidelines as required by the agency and contractual obligations, and exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply guidelines to specific situations.

Starting Pay Range:

$70,304 - $71,000per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years’ experience with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (“SED”) children; AND
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
• Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.