Child Care Supervisor
Embark Behavioral Health · Alexandria, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducation$30–$35/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Act as the lead staff on shift, ensuring smooth operations and completion of all necessary tasks.
- Supervise Residential Mentors by holding weekly meetings, providing feedback, and supporting their professional development.
- Support training and onboarding of new mentors.
- Monitor client whereabouts, safety, and emotional well-being through regular checks and documentation.
- Maintain the program schedule and structure by holding consistent boundaries.
- Communicate and document shift information effectively to support the team.
- Respond to crises using de-escalation skills and training.
- Provide behavioral and academic support during school hours.
- Plan and engage in extracurricular activities with students, such as arts, crafts, sports, and outdoor adventures.
- Occasionally support with meal prep or heating and serving meals in the kitchen.
- Assist with residential maintenance or administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field plus 2 years of experience working with children, including 1 year in a residential setting
- High school diploma/GED plus 5 years of experience working with children, including 2 years in a residential setting
- An approved combination of education and relevant experience working with youth
- Experience working with at-risk youth or post-secondary training in mental health preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, EAP and paid maternal leave.
- Company Paid Holidays plus a PTO accrual schedule.
Pay & Schedule
- Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour (DOE)
- Schedule: Full-Time 2nd Shift (1pm-11pm)