Group Supervisor

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. Provide JFY youth with opportunities to address criminogenic needs and develop life skills through groups, coaching, and direct interaction in the milieu .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in youth engagement, group facilitation, and behavioral intervention techniques while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes for youth in residential settings.

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Youth EngagementGroup FacilitationCrisis Intervention TechniquesDocumentation ManagementCollaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

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Hard Skills

Individual Counseling TechniquesGroup Counseling TechniquesCrisis De-Escalation TechniquesBehavioral ObservationProgram PlanningSafety InspectionsDocumentation EntryYouth AdvocacyActivity CoordinationRecreational Programming

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCoaching SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CONNECTIONS SoftwareTransportation NavigationRecreation Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Training

Industry Keywords

Youth ServicesResidential SettingsChild WelfareJuvenile JusticeMilieu Treatment ModelBehavioral ChangesFamily SystemsCommunity SystemsYouth Progress MonitoringCultural Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide JFY youth with opportunities to address criminogenic needs and develop life skills through groups, coaching, and direct interaction in the milieu
Provide opportunities for youth to exercise, socialize, and share common interests through organized recreational and cultural activities
Monitor check-ins and engage youth in group processes throughout the day
Lead five skills groups each week, including skills groups and 7 Challenges Groups
Coordinate and facilitate structured activities and workshops for JYF residents
Lead groups in preparatory courses and trainings
Attend required meetings, professional workshops, and seminars
Instruct residents on techniques, procedures, and rules for activities, games, and sports
Conduct regular safety inspections of recreation equipment and grounds
Plan the program calendar and daily groups and activities
Assist with youth engagement in daily program services
Requisition, secure, and inventory materials, supplies, and equipment
Maintain accurate documentation and enter timely progress notes into CONNECTIONS within 5 days of the event date
Support the Milieu Treatment Model and help youth develop positive, lasting behavioral changes, education, and life skills
Maintain and update program documentation
Work closely with the Residential Manager and staff to ensure quality services
Observe and coach staff on interactions with youth in the milieu
Participate in and present at staff meetings regarding youth progress
Attend treatment team meetings and provide information on youth group participation and assignments
Provide input on YLS case plans and BSPs, monitor progress, and recommend skills and activities
Assign program work to youth and support youth and their Advocates
Create diary cards with youth and monitor weekly completion
Collaborate with Fair Future Coaches and Education and Vocational specialists on PYA, groups, and recreational and prosocial activities
Travel to JYF facilities and service provider locations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required
Bachelor's degree in human services preferred
Experience working with youth and families in residential settings
Experience working within child welfare and/or juvenile justice fields
Computer literate
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behavior
Knowledge of and continued training in individual and group counseling techniques, including verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques
Understanding of the possible functions of behaviors of concern
Understanding of child development and family and community systems
Must be able to pass Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training
Must provide own transportation
Ability to navigate NYC and surrounding neighborhood roads/public transportation system

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-related travel expenses reimbursed
Professional workshops and seminars
Full-time schedule of 35 hours per week
No assigned work-from-home days (onsite residential facility)