Youth Care Specialist Part Time (70383)

Family Support Services • Largo, FL

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About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct-care staff position responsible for the daily activities of Family Support Services’ licensed group home, Providence House. The role includes facility and program documentation, implementing house rules and behavior plans, and ensuring residents’ safety and well-being. The position emphasizes engaging high-risk youth in overcoming obstacles that contribute to placement instability.

The scheduled shifts are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The specialist may also need to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and rotate shifts as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working with at-risk children.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to represent oneself and the organization professionally.
• Ability to work irregular hours and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and flexibility to rotate shifts as needed.
• Ability to assess situations and make appropriate decisions and recommendations based on child safety.
• Ability to solve problems and think through critical, time-sensitive issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with residents and community partners.
• Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and remain awake and alert during any shift.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills, with strong follow-up and follow-through.
• Acceptance of varied lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices; sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
• Ability to use different technological platforms.
• Clear Level II background screening (Live Scan), reference check, county local background check, Florida abuse and neglect records check, substance abuse screen, Motor Vehicles Records check, and E-Verify check.
• Be insurable under the company’s automobile policy and provide a copy of automobile insurance. If deemed a driving risk, provide proof of and maintain minimum personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000.
• Provide copies of all degrees before the first day of employment.
• Maintain CPR certification, complete at least 40 hours of training annually, and maintain Florida Human Trafficking and Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.

Responsibilities

• Implement house rules for residents, including individual behavior management plans.
• Report incidents, injuries, and other events to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Participate in required house and organizational meetings.
• Provide feedback on residents’ behaviors, needs, and progress toward outcomes in their Individual Service Plans.
• Review youth records and placement needs thoroughly to ensure available supports are requested and received before supervising youth.
• Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
• Complete all required trainings.
• Perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.
• Maintain confidentiality and remain awake and alert during the shift.

What This Job Offers

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