Youth Care Specialist Part Time

Family Support Services • Largo, FL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct care staff position at Providence House, an FSS-licensed group home. The role is responsible for residents’ daily activities, facility and program documentation, implementing house rules and behavior plans, and supporting residents’ safety and well-being. The position emphasizes engaging high-risk youth and helping them overcome obstacles that contribute to placement instability.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The role may involve irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and requires remaining awake and alert throughout the shift. The Youth Care Specialist must complete assigned shift duties, participate in required meetings and trainings, and may perform other duties 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 work irregular hours and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to rotate shifts as needed.
• Ability to represent oneself and the organization professionally.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
• Ability to assess situations and make appropriate recommendations and decisions 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 work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and remain awake and alert during any shift.
• Competent written and verbal communication, strong follow-up and follow-through, acceptance of a variety of lifestyles and cultural and spiritual practices, and ability to use different technological platforms.
• Clear required screenings and checks, including Level II fingerprint background screening, reference check, local county background check, Florida abuse and neglect records check, substance abuse screen, motor vehicle 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 established 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 required trainings.
• Perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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