Youth Care Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida • Oakland Park, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Youth Care Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. This is a direct service delivery position where the Youth Care Specialist supervises youth ages 10-17, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment, and transports and accompanies residents with outside activities. As the Youth Care Specialist, you will be a role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.

Requirements

• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and be flexible with scheduling.
• Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
• As directed, participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions.
• Attend staff meetings, as directed.
• Assist with supervision of residents during activities.
• Effectively manages behavior and supervision of residents during activities.
• Assign and supervise chores.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes and administer client satisfaction surveys when so directed.
• Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
• Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed