Youth Care Specialist

Family Support Services•Largo, FL

3d•Onsite

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. It emphasizes engaging high-risk youth to help 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; remain flexible to rotate shifts as needed.
Ability to assess situations and make appropriate recommendations and decisions 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 work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
Ability to maintain confidential information and remain awake and alert during any shift.
Competent written and verbal communication skills, strong follow-up and follow-through, and ability to use different technological platforms.
Clear required screening checks, including Level II fingerprint 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 coverage of $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
Maintain CPR certification and Human Trafficking certification through the State of Florida.
Complete at least 40 hours of training annually.
Maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification.
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 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 supervising youth.
Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
Complete all required training.
Perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.