Youth Care Specialist Part Time (7775)

Lutheran Services Florida•San Carlos Park, FL

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is an intermediary position responsible for ensuring quality care for youth. The role monitors daily activities, provides additional support to youth, informs the Program Manager of programmatic issues, and helps supervise resident intakes and monitor paperwork for the Centralized Intake component. The position may also provide direct supervision of Youth Care Specialist staff and emergency house coverage as needed. The Youth Care Specialist works in conjunction with the Program Manager to support facility operations, coordinate donations, maintain the program van, and help ensure 24-hour direct-care staff coverage. The role requires sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the population served.

Requirements

At least two years of college or two years of experience working with youth in an organized or structured setting.
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.
Full physical capabilities, including lifting, bending, cooking, cleaning, and using a telephone.
Ability to transport youth in the program van and accompany youth on field trips and recreational outings.
High level of energy.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with youth in an organized or structured setting is preferred, or may be accepted at the discretion of the Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities

Monitor youth’s daily activities and supervise youth as needed.
Carry a telephone or pager on a rotation.
Identify potential safety and security hazards for youth in residence, make recommendations, and implement corrective actions as appropriate or required.
Participate in implementing and monitoring client case plans as directed.
Coordinate facility donations with the Program Manager.
Assist with day-to-day facility maintenance with the Program Manager.
Assist with ensuring 24-hour direct-care staff coverage with the Program Manager.
Screen clients, conduct initial intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys as directed.
Coordinate and assist with youth intakes and orientation during the intake process.
Maintain monthly statistical reports in coordination with the Program Manager.
Supervise and schedule maintenance and upkeep of the program van.
Perform related work as required and directed by the Program Manager.
Provide direct supervision of Youth Care Specialist staff and emergency house coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program/Operations Director and/or Program Manager.
Attend all required activities, as indicated under principal accountabilities.