Direct Support Professional

Shift Lead / Youth Counselor Supervisor (Residential Treatment)Spokane, WAFull-Time positions availableMorning Star Boys' Ranch is seeking a full-time Residential Treatment Shift Supervisor to lead direct care staff serving youth ages 6-16 in our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services program in Spokane, Washington. This leadership role combines youth counseling, staff supervision, behavioral health support, trauma-informed care, and residential treatment services. Candidates with experience in social services, behavioral health, child welfare, youth programs, residential care, direct care, or case management are encouraged to apply.Full-time positions available! Weekend availability is required for this position.Ideal Backgrounds Include:Youth CounselorResidential CounselorBehavioral Health TechnicianDirect Care SupervisorChild Welfare ProfessionalJuvenile Rehabilitation StaffCase ManagerSocial WorkerHuman Services ProfessionalResidential Treatment SpecialistGroup Home SupervisorYouth Program CoordinatorJob Summary:The Shift Lead / Residential Treatment Shift Supervisor leads direct-care staff in a trauma-informed residential treatment program serving children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. This position ensures regulatory compliance, staff development, behavior management implementation, safety, treatment plan support, and positive youth outcomes.As a Shift Lead, your job duties will include:Lead and supervise direct-care staff within a trauma-informed residential treatment program serving youth ages 6-16.Coordinate daily operations, staffing assignments, activities, appointments, and treatment-related services to ensure quality care and program compliance.Collaborate with clinicians, therapists, educators, case managers, and treatment teams to support individualized service plans and behavioral interventions.Provide coaching, training, mentorship, and performance feedback to Behavioral Support Staff.Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, medication administration oversight, and compliance with licensing, WAC, HIPAA, and agency requirements.Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by supporting behavior management, crisis response, household operations, and youth engagement in school, treatment, and daily activities.Transport youth to appointments, school, community activities, and other program-related destinations in accordance with agency policies.Monitor safety concerns, incidents, and regulatory compliance while modeling professional boundaries, ethical conduct, and trauma-informed care.Participate in meetings, trainings, and quality improvement efforts to support positive outcomes for youth and families.Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:Must be at least 21 years old.Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable through company vehicle insurance.Must pass Federal and State background checks to include WATCH and Excluded individuals/entities search. Background checks will be completed upon scheduling for interview.Must have valid credentials as required for the position.High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience working directly with children, or two years of social service education and one (1) year of experience working directly with children, or four years of social service education may be substituted for the required experience.Preferred Knowledge & Skills:Trauma-Informed CareBehavioral HealthResidential TreatmentCrisis InterventionTeam LeadershipStaff TrainingYouth DevelopmentChild WelfareMental Health SupportBehavior ManagementDocumentation and ComplianceDirect Care SupervisionTherapeutic MilieuDe-escalation TechniquesBenefits offered to FULL-TIME employees include:Paid time off100% company-paid health insurance for employees after 60 days of employmentDental and vision insurance 50/50 premium split for employees after 60 days of employmentAD&D insurance after 60 days of employmentTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Programs403b retirement planFree MUV Fitness gym membershipAnd morePay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour, depending on education and experienceThis position will require weekend availability.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:Morning Star Boys' Ranch and Morning Star Community Services provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.