PMIC Youth Care Specialists

Child Saving Institute • Council Bluffs, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Child Saving Institute is seeking a Youth Care Specialist for its PMIC residential program at Children Square Campus in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The position provides direct support and care to at-risk youth, helping advance their rehabilitation and ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and learning environment. The posting describes serving youth ages 12–19 and working to meet their needs as they navigate challenges. The specialist collaborates with care team staff and serves as a liaison among staff, youth, families, and external partners, while supporting program development and quality assurance. The scheduled shift is Thursday through Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at $24.00 per hour.

The role requires maintaining supervision and program structure, building therapeutic relationships, supporting life-skills learning, managing medications according to procedures, documenting care, and responding to crises while maintaining positive relationships. Specialists follow agency, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements and complete required training before working independently with youth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Stamina and temperament to work with youth experiencing crisis or emotional behavior disorders.
• Proof of active auto insurance.
• Motor vehicle record with 3 points or fewer.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in human services with at-risk children and residential work strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual supervision of children and youth and know their whereabouts by following the program schedule, interacting positively, and participating in activities.
• Maintain the program structure and therapeutic environment, help youth meet outside expectations, and provide learning opportunities and experiences.
• Adhere to contractual requirements.
• Provide medication management according to program procedures.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships by treating youth with respect, providing positive feedback, and displaying empathy.
• Identify and use everyday opportunities to teach life skills.
• Communicate written information—including client files, medication logs, pass reports, and caseworker calls—throughout the shift to maintain accurate placement records.
• Maintain agency-required records, including incident and restraint reports.
• Promote a professional, positive work environment by arriving on time for shifts, training, and meetings, following agency protocols, and remaining flexible to meet client and program needs.
• Implement agency policies and procedures and licensing and accreditation standards, and maintain a clean, aesthetic environment.
• Handle crises using CPI and other techniques while maintaining positive therapeutic relationships.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Complete training required by program and agency staff-development plans, including identifying appropriate training and scheduling and attending it.
• Complete 24-hour checklist, defensive driver, car-seat and transportation training, and orientation before working independently with youth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation and sick accruals starting on day one.
• 401(k) matching up to 5%, fully vested immediately.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Referral bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted on-site childcare tuition.
• Birthing leave of up to 6 weeks at full pay and non-birthing leave of up to 2 weeks at full pay.
• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED