Youth Care Specialist - AMIkids Georgetown (Full or Part time) Flexible hours
About The Position
WHY AMIkids? We empower young people to discover their true potential. We're a national youth organization offering education and workforce development, treatment, and behavioral and skills training. Our approach fosters care and sense of family to transform lives. At heart, relationships and hope are in our DNA, and for more than 50 years we've empowering young people to achieve success and believe: I Can. We are seeking a Youth Care Specialist with a strong commitment to direct and safely supervising the youth in our care. Essential success attributes include communication, problem solving skills, team collaboration and organizational skills. If this "WHY" resonates with you, you may have a place on our AMIkids team as a Youth Care Specialist. Video: We Are AMIkids Website: www.AMIkids.org Available Full-time/Part-time Shift(s): 4pm-12pm (M-F); 9am-9pm or 9pm-9am (Sat-Sun)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
- Minimum one-year related experience within an educational or youth service program, preferably working with troubled youth.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance in behavior choices by teaching social, self-help, academic and living skills.
- Serve as a support figure for the Youth providing mental and emotional stability.
- Supervise youth during quiet and sleeping hours and conduct bed checks in accordance to established schedule
- Actively participates in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, ground maintenance and equipment relocation
- May transport Youth and drive for other work-related tasks.
Benefits
- Growth Opportunities (we develop our leaders from within)
- Health Benefits to eligible full-time employees
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- Wellness Benefits (EAP, Health Coaching)
- Retirement Plans (yes more than 1)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
