• Provide effective supervision of milieu and youth activities according to the program’s daily schedule.

• Complete documentation of services in a timely manner, including internal incident reports and shift summaries. 

• Transport and/or accompany youth to local appointments and other client outings.

• De-escalate youth using behavior management techniques and perform appropriate follow ups 

• As a last resort, perform physical restraints of clients as needed following approved crisis intervention model methods.

• Administer medication to youth, including required documentation and disposal. 

Experience/Education Requirements

• ​​At least 21 years of age 

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required (Diploma, GED or college transcripts required step of hiring process)

• ​Minimum of one year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting 

• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.

• Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to equity and inclusion in the workplace; model appropriate behaviors; develop, recommend, and implement improvements to business practices with awareness and understanding of the impact in a trauma-informed and culturally diverse organization. ​

Preferred Qualifications 

• ​​Bilingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal strongly preferred. 

 Other Requirements: 

• Pass a DHS criminal history background

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position needs to frequently move around the residential site including up stairs and on outings and possible travel 

• Constantly positions self to maintain site, including under the desks and access supplies up high. and the ability to possibly perform physical restraints of clients. 

• Position requires moving youth from different rooms in Milieu, checking on youth throughout Milieu, and transitioning activities with youth consistently. 

• We serve youth that can become escalated in behavioral circumstances, and this position will be required to participate in and lead de-escalation frequently and physically de-escalate or restrain occasionally. Proper training on techniques that are safe for youth and staff is provided at time of hire. 

• The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and staff with various inquiries. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations