Bilingual Youth Care Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida • Sarasota, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a Bilingual Youth Care Specialist to make an impact in the lives of youth ages 10-17. This is a direct service delivery position where the specialist will supervise residents, provide quality care, ensure a safe and secure environment, and transport and accompany residents on outside activities. The role involves being a role model and encouraging residents' educational growth and everyday life skills. Flexible scheduling is required, including 2nd shift rotation or overnights with 10-hour shifts (12:00 PM – 10:00 PM) and 8-hour shifts (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM). A pay differential is offered for each shift.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics and needs.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified CPR/First Aid, crisis intervention within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist with supervision of residents during activities.
• Effectively manages behavior and supervision of residents during activities.
• Assign and supervise chores.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes and administer client satisfaction surveys.
• Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
• Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED