Instructor

Key Responsibilities

• Youth Development
• Support each youth in meeting treatment goals, developing life skills, and building healthy habits.
• Mentorship & Accountability
• Model professionalism, emotional regulation, and personal responsibility while helping youth build these same qualities.
• Collaboration
• Work closely with clinical staff and program leadership to ensure coordinated care and consistent expectations.
• Program Performance
• Track and support progress toward program benchmarks, including Early Indicators of Success (EIOS) metrics.
• Who Thrives in This Role
• We are looking for individuals who consistently demonstrate four core attributes:
• Curiosity
• You seek to learn, improve, and develop new skills.
• Authenticity
• You show up honestly and build genuine relationships with youth and colleagues.
• Resilience
• You remain calm, steady, and constructive in challenging situations.
• Drive
• You are motivated to improve outcomes and make a lasting impact. Successful candidates will also:
• Take personal responsibility for their work and outcomes
• Be highly coachable and open to feedback
• Maintain strong professional standards
• Commit to ongoing physical, emotional, and professional growth
• Physical Demands
• The Youth Development Instructor role is an active, hands-on position within a residential treatment environment. Staff are expected to remain engaged with youth throughout the shift and must be able to safely participate in the daily activities of the program.
• Physical requirements of the role may include:
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time throughout the shift
• Frequent movement between residential, academic, recreational, and outdoor environments
• Participating in physical activities such as sports, recreation, and outdoor programming
• The ability to safely intervene and respond to behavioral crises in accordance with trained safety protocols
• Bending, kneeling, lifting, and assisting youth as needed in the course of daily supervision and care
• Maintaining situational awareness and active supervision in both indoor and outdoor environments
• The work environment includes a residential behavioral health setting serving adolescents, which may involve responding to emotionally escalated situations, supporting youth in distress, and maintaining a calm and structured atmosphere.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law.
• The Opportunity
• Velocity Health Group is building something rare: a program where staff development, youth outcomes, and organizational culture are equally prioritized. If you want to work in an environment that challenges you to grow, values your contribution, and allows you to make a meaningful difference in young lives, we encourage you to apply.
• Job Openings will be for Both Our Marshfield and Springfield Locations
• Velocity Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.