Lead Youth Care Specialist

Florida United Methodist Children's Home-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Deltona, FL

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

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This is a full-time (non-exempt) hourly position; working from Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am; flexible, as needed. Night shift staff are eligible for an additional $1.50/hourly differential. Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need. At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected. We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Serves as primary Point of Contact while on duty and will adhere to following program policies and procedures in managing emergencies as they arise.
Ensures that the staff to resident ratio is adequate and consistent with the agency policy.
Ensure line of sight and sound supervision of DCF and ORR standards are maintained at all times.
Maintain the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility, housekeeping and adequate supervision of residents at all times.
Plan and provide for the safe transportation of youth to various activities that may include, but not limited to outings, court/legal appointments, meals out, medical appointments, etc.
Demonstrates safety in wearing appropriate PPE when working with youth who are under a quarantine setting.
Provide for the nutritional needs of the youth including the preparation of culturally sensitive meals according to approved dietary menu.
Provide for the health and clothing needs of each youth in the cottage.
Demonstrates an understanding of trauma informed practices through the promotion of safety, consistent care, supervision and support to residents.
Ensures consistent implementation of each residents individual service plan through participation in the development of unit activities.
Provides direct supervision of youth and completes required documentation including daily notes and incident reports.
Actively ensures safety of the environment by encouraging youth to participate in maintaining established standards of cleanliness and orderliness.
Conduct oneself as a role model for the youth; establish and maintain professional boundaries with youth in the cottage.
Assist with preparing residents for airline travel, accompanying residents to the airport as needed.
In line with federal regulations, conducts intake procedures within 24 hours of entry to the program.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and/or training as required.
Demonstrate professional interactions with external stakeholders, including legal representatives and child advocates.
Completes assigned unit system responsibilities and documentation including the completion of a thorough inventory for each residents belongings.
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of health and safety standards through on-site inspections according to agency guidelines.
Promotes effective communication and demonstrates the ability to receive, transmit, store and retrieve information.
Demonstrates an understanding of the value of cultural diversity.
Demonstrates knowledge of and familiarity with Residing Hope and Everstand/Office of Refugee Resettlement Policy and Procedures.
Provides mandatory on-call coverage as required.
Fosters quality and diversity in problem identification and conflict resolution among residents and co-workers.
Perform all other job duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum age for this position is 21 years old.
Minimum of two (2) years experience working with youth.
Bi-lingual both written and orally in English and Spanish is required.

Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more.
Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year.
Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match.
Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives.
Incredible training opportunities.
Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school.

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