Youth Care Specialist Part Time

Family Support Services • Largo, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct-care staff member responsible for the daily activities of Providence House, an FSS-licensed group home in Largo, Florida. Duties include maintaining facility and program documentation, implementing house rules and behavior plans, and protecting residents’ safety and well-being. The role 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 work irregular hours and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to rotate shifts as needed.
• Ability to assess situations and make appropriate decisions and recommendations based on child safety.
• Ability to solve problems and think 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 maintain confidential information.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills, with strong follow-up and follow-through.
• Ability to use different technological platforms.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population, and acceptance of varied lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Clear the required Level II fingerprint-based background screening, reference check, county local 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; provide proof of automobile insurance and, if deemed a driving risk, maintain minimum personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000.
• Maintain CPR certification, complete at least 40 hours of training annually, and maintain Florida Human Trafficking and Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certifications.
• Provide copies of all degrees before the first day of employment.

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 appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Participate in required house and organizational meetings.
• Provide feedback about residents’ behaviors, needs, and progress toward outcomes in their Individual Service Plans.
• Review youth records and placement needs to ensure available supports are requested and received before supervising youth.
• Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
• Complete required trainings.
• Perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.
• Remain awake and alert during the assigned shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED