Youth Care Specialist (70890)

Family Support Services•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct-care staff position responsible for daily activities at 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 and helping them overcome obstacles that contribute to placement instability.

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.
High energy, adaptability to irregular hours, and flexibility to rotate shifts as needed.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
Ability to assess situations and make appropriate recommendations or decisions based on child safety.
Problem-solving ability, including thinking through critical, time-sensitive issues.
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with residents and community partners.
Ability to collaborate with staff at all organizational levels.
Ability to perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.
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, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
Ability to use different technological platforms.
Clear Level II 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 proof of automobile insurance; maintain minimum personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
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 the 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 the Individual Service Plan.
Review youth records and placement needs thoroughly to ensure available supports are requested and received before youth supervision.
Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
Complete all required trainings.