Youth Care Specialist Part Time
About The Position
The Youth Care Specialist ensures quality care for shelter residents by monitoring daily activities and informing the Program Manager of programmatic issues. This direct-service position supports resident intakes and the Centralized Intake component, including required paperwork. The role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Openings are available on first and second shifts, and weekends are required. The specialist helps maintain a safe, well-run facility; supports client case plans, intakes, orientations, and satisfaction surveys; supervises youth and assists with meals and chores; and works with the Program Manager on staffing coverage, reports, and facility upkeep. The position also involves supervising the maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles and transporting youth to field trips or recreational outings. The role requires sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the population served, adherence to agency policies and procedures, and attendance at required training and monthly staff meetings. Employment is subject to required background screening under Florida law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good organizational, written, and verbal skills.
- Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and the general public.
- Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including remaining active, responding promptly to emergencies, and safely intervening in crisis situations in accordance with agency policies and training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth in an organized or structured setting; preference is at the discretion of the Supervisor/Manager.
Responsibilities
- Monitor residents’ daily activities and inform the Program Manager of programmatic issues.
- Identify potential safety and security hazards to youth, recommend corrective actions, and implement them as appropriate.
- Participate in implementing and monitoring client case plans as directed.
- Assist with day-to-day facility maintenance and ensure shelter upkeep in coordination with the Program Manager.
- Assist with ensuring 24-hour direct-care staff coverage in coordination with the Program Manager.
- Screen clients, conduct initial intakes, administer client satisfaction surveys as directed, and assist with youth intake and orientation.
- Monitor necessary paperwork for the Centralized Intake component and assist with maintaining reports.
- Supervise youth as needed, including meal preparation and completion of chores.
- Supervise and schedule maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles.
- Transport youth in program vehicles and accompany them on field trips or recreational outings.
- Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and required training.
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned by the Program/Operations Director or Program Manager.
Benefits
- Growth opportunities within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
