At Safe Opportunity Foster Alliance (SOFA) our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and stabilizing short-term care for foster youth. We keep youth connected to their home communities while prioritizing their voice and choice in every decision. Through timely coordination, individualized services, and trauma informed care, we aim to reduce disruption, promote healing and prepare each youth for their best next step. Position Overview: The Youth Manager provides supervision and leadership during assigned shifts while ensuring that youth in SOFA's care are supported in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. This position combines direct care responsibilities with peer leadership, serving as the on-shift point of contact for staff, assisting in crisis response, and ensuring compliance with agency policies, individualized service plans, and state regulations. - Provide direct supervision of youth during daily routines, meals, educational activities, recreation, and community outings. - Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed interactions. - Ensure consistent safety, supervision, and structure throughout the shift. - Intervene during crises and assist in de-escalation using Ukeru and CPI techniques. - Provide direction and support to direct care staff during assigned shifts. To apply, you can apply through Indeed or attend the Hiring Event 11/04/26 10am - 3pm at PMJ Meigs 150 Mill Street Middleport, OH 45760 Model professional standards, trauma-informed care, and appropriate interactions for staff. Facilitate communication between direct care staff and administration to ensure continuity across shifts. Monitor shift coverage and ensure compliance with required staff-to-youth ratios. Implement and oversee behavior management strategies in accordance with SOFA policies. Support individualized service plans by ensuring youth participation in programming and skills-building activities. Facilitate group meetings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities as scheduled. Complete and review shift reports, incident reports, bed checks, and behavioral documentation in compliance with SOFA policies and state requirements. Ensure accurate and timely communication of incidents and concerns to the Administrator Provide immediate support and guidance during emergencies, including medical situations, altercations, or safety concerns. Assist in conducting emergency evacuation drills and ensuring youth and staff compliance with safety procedures. []{style=""}