Attendant Care Team Lead - Emergency Shelter - Youth at Wyandot Behavioral Health Network – Kansas City, Kansas

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