Team Lead Bridge House Swing 1 and Swing 2

A residential treatment program in Cedar City, Utah is seeking resilient, high-ownership individuals who want to do meaningful and challenging work with adolescents who have experienced significant trauma.

Team Lead – Full-Time

Position Overview

Havenwood Academy is seeking a gritty Team Lead to join our organization. As a Team Lead, you will supervise a group of 3-7 staff members to support adolescent girls with significant trauma backgrounds, ensuring their safety, stability, and well-being. This role is demanding and rewarding for those who are committed to making a lasting impact.

Your Opportunity

Becoming a Team Lead at Havenwood Academy is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to develop leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience in a way that will shape your future. You will grow into a confident mentor, a skilled communicator, and a leader who can build culture.

This role challenges you to navigate dynamic and complex situations with strength and empathy, preparing you for future opportunities in behavioral health, leadership, or any career that requires problem-solving and human connection.

This role is ideal for individuals who take extreme ownership for their jobs, are willing to give and receive feedback, thrive in dynamic environments, remain calm under pressure, and are passionate about helping young people heal.

What We Expect From You

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• Gritty & Composed – Can remain steady in high-stress situations and respond to crises effectively.
• Conscientious – Someone who deeply desires to do good work; is organized and thorough, and has a strong sense of duty.
• Growth-Oriented – Continuously seeks improvement and learning opportunities.
• Solution-Focused – Proactively identifies problems and works toward meaningful change.
• Adaptable & Patient – Adjusts approach based on evolving needs and challenges.
• Cultivates Trusting Relationships – Works collaboratively with staff and guests to maintain a supportive environment.
• Curious –The drive to seek knowledge, explore new ideas, and understand the world and people more deeply.

A Day in the Life

A typical day as a Team Lead includes:

• Leading daily activities and supervising student interactions.
• Maintaining the schedule, boundaries, and therapeutic protocols as prescribed by the treatment team.
• Coaching staff members to ensure consistency in care and interventions.
• Responding to crisis with de-escalation techniques and intervention strategies.
• Teaching guests positive coping mechanisms and reinforcing program expectations.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of student progress and incidents.
• Upholding all safety protocols and compliance requirements.
• Supervising and participating in the cleaning and maintenance of your assigned house.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Ability to pass a background check & TB test.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Experience in similar environments that share the characteristics of: volatility, uncertainty, chaos, and ambiguity is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Rate: $24.00 per hour. (Orientation period first 30 days at 21.00 per hour)
• Performance-Based Raises: Bi annual reviews up to 3%
• On-Call Bonus: $100 per week for participation in the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
  
  

Schedule:
We are currently looking for a Team Lead for Swing 1 and Swing 2.
Swing 1:
M,Tue, Every other wed: 3:15p-11:15p and Sat 8:30a-11p

Swing 2:
Every other Wed, Thurs, and Fri 3:15p-11:15p. And Sun 8:30a-11p

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance