Adult Care Specialist
About The Position
The Adult Care Specialist supports young adults ages 18–24 in a residential setting, creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where residents can build confidence, develop life skills, and work toward personal goals. The role involves mentoring and encouraging residents, participating in structured activities and community outings, teaching everyday skills, supporting individualized service plans, and using trauma-informed, strength-based approaches and therapeutic interventions. The position also includes supervision, responding to challenging situations, assisting with meals, transportation and daily routines, communicating with coworkers across shifts, and completing accurate documentation. This is an active, hands-on, essential on-site role with no remote work option. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; schedules may also include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Local travel and transporting youth in personal or agency vehicles may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Patient, compassionate, and understanding approach.
- Ability to build relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility, dependability, and ability to adapt when plans change.
- Ability to stay calm, think creatively, and problem-solve during challenging situations.
- Commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment.
- Ability to perform physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and occasionally lifting more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to work on site; local travel and transporting youth in personal or agency vehicles may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of work experience serving at-risk youth or working in a residential program.
- Background or college coursework in education, social work, or psychology.
- Experience working with youth.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with youth, learn about their interests, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to pursue personal goals.
- Mentor, coach, encourage, and support youth as they develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
- Plan and participate in structured activities, group events, and community outings.
- Teach everyday skills, including personal hygiene, self-care, problem-solving, and independent living.
- Supervise youth, maintain a positive environment, and help them navigate challenging situations using trauma-informed, strength-based approaches.
- Follow individualized service plans and use therapeutic interventions to support progress toward goals.
- Communicate with coworkers, share important updates between shifts, and coordinate consistent support.
- Assist with meal preparation, transportation, daily routines, and other program activities.
- Complete required documentation and maintain accurate records of youth progress and daily activities.
- Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
