About this position
Description:
Attendant Care Team Lead – Youth Emergency Shelter Kansas City, KS | $24/hour + Shift Differential
Shifts Available:
- Thursday – Monday | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- Friday – Tuesday | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Lead a Team. Change Young Lives.
Are you an experienced youth care or behavioral health professional ready to step into a leadership role? Join our Emergency Shelter team where you'll mentor staff, support at-risk youth, and help create a safe, stable environment for young people in crisis.
What You'll Do
Working with Youth:
- Provide direct, trauma-informed care to youth in an emergency shelter setting
- Support emotional regulation, daily living skills, and social skill development
- Respond to crisis situations using de-escalation and strengths-based interventions
- Conduct regular safety checks (every 15 minutes) and document observations accurately
- Assist youth with meal prep, cleaning, and daily routines
- Provide community-based support and transportation as needed
Leading Your Team:
- Serve as the first point of contact and mentor for Attendant Care staff
- Coach and model best practices in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
- Assist with shift coverage planning and communicate staffing needs to supervisors
- Facilitate conflict resolution and support staff performance with empathy and accountability
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings
What We're Looking For
- Experience in youth care, behavioral health, direct support, or emergency shelter services
- Strong de-escalation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care skills
- Natural leader with the ability to coach and motivate others
- Calm, dependable, and emotionally resilient in high-stress situations
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Flexible and available for evening and weekend shifts
Requirements:
- 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and comprehensive vehicle insurance
- Must pass background check, Kansas Child Abuse/Neglect Registry check, and reference verification
- Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Why You'll Love This Role
- $24/hour plus shift differential pay
- Leadership opportunity within a mission-driven behavioral health organization
- Consistent schedule (Thurs–Mon or Fri–Tue)
- Supportive clinical team including case managers and therapists
- Make a direct, daily impact on youth in their most vulnerable moments