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Youth Center Supervisor
Salary
$27.75 Hourly
Location
Chester County Youth Center, West Chester, PA
Job Type
Full Time, Non Exempt
Job Number
04538
Department
Youth Center
Division
Chester County Youth Center
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Weekly Hours
40
Shift
12:00am to 8:00am Tuesday through Saturday with Sunday and Monday off.
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Summary
The Youth Center Supervisor is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of all residents and employees within the facility.
A person in this position is expected to demonstrate the system of care practice model, which maximizes all resources around an individual or family. This system of care includes child and adult serving agencies and community partners that join with an individual or family to meet their goals.
This job requires the following documents to be obtained, reviewed as acceptable by the supervisor and re-obtained every five years: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Criminal History.
Essential Duties
- Organize the work detail amongst all Youth Center Officers
- Actively assist in initiating all programs and job duties as set forth by the administration.
- Provide residential supervision (interact with residents during their activities, such as teaching, therapy, recreational and meal periods).
- Provide staff supervision and motivation.
- Ability to inspire Youth Center Officers to maximize their efforts and individual productivity.
- Provide support and ensure that residents special needs are met.
- Maintain and update records and reports as required.
- Provide professional documentation (personnel evaluations, shift performance assessments, admission and release records, behavior summaries, and medical records).
- Always maintain a professional public image.
- Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
- Responsible for the quality of care administered to youths by the Youth Center Officers.
- Ensures the staff as well as residents adhere to all policies and procedures of the facility.
- Responsible for the training of new Youth Center Officers on units.
- Maintains and enforces mandated ratios being met as outlined by state regulations.
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and at least 3 years work experience with children in a school, camp or related setting.
- A valid drivers license.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and at least 1 year work experience with children in a school, camp or related setting.
- Working knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Child Protective Services Act, the Juvenile Act and Title 55-3800 regulations.
- Current working knowledge of the Juvenile Act.
- General knowledge of the County of Chesters policies and procedures.
- Safe Crisis Management certified.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
- Ability to work extended hours, as needed.
- Strong professional ethics.
Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
- Basic Word skills
- Basic Excel skills
- Basic Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
- Basic Internet skills
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, lift or carry items, work with an uncommon level of noise, taste or smell, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to sit; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; and push items. On rare occasions, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulders; bend, twist or rotate at the waist; climb or work on ladders; and drive a vehicle during working hours.
There are no special vision requirements listed for this position.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- Required to work in all environmental conditions (inside and outside).
- Will come into contact with residents who display a wide range of psychopathology (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Mood Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Impulse Control Disorders, and Drug and Alcohol issues).
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our Benefits here.
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Do you have an asssociate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and at least 3 years work experience with children in a school, camp or related setting?
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Do you have a current and valid drivers license?
Required Question
Employer County of Chester
Address 313 W Market St
Suite 4302
West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19380
Phone 610-344-6000
Website https://www.chesco.org/