Team Leader

About Us

Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been dedicated to building better futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families for over 53 years. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment, and re-entry/transition services. We value compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will work directly with adolescents in a residential mental health setting. This position provides direct service to a diverse population of youths, serving as a shift leader to ensure proper staff coverage and program safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide people security by engaging clients in experimental learning/growth activities.
• Integrate client goals and objectives into daily interactions.
• Serve as shift leader to ensure proper staff coverage.
• Monitor staff adherence to structured daily routines, headcount, and meal counts.
• Assure program/facility safety systems and building security; evaluate systems.
• Evaluate and communicate training needs, including new hire orientation and recertification training for direct care staff.
• Implement and mentor employees on company policies, professional expectations, code of conduct, and other practices.
• Facilitate and document various groups or meetings.
• Ensure the unit has adequate supplies, including hygiene products and cleaning supplies.
• Administer medication or supervise self-administration when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Develop high-performing teams using leadership skills and the 7 key principles of care.
• Support the Abraxas philosophy, mission, and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of two years of experience in the human services field OR an Associate degree or bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must pass a criminal background check investigation.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Skills

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Schedule

Full-Time. Shift varies.