Youth Care Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida • Crestview, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Youth Care Specialist to make an impact in the lives of others. This is a part-time role where the specialist will supervise youth ages 10-17, provide quality care, ensure a safe and secure environment, and transport and accompany residents on outside activities. The Youth Care Specialist will serve as a role model, encouraging residents in their educational growth and everyday life skills. This position involves working either the 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am), with mandatory weekends for both shifts.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have good organization, written, and verbal skills.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• Must be able to establish and effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Must be able to remain physically active throughout the workday, including frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to safely and effectively intervene in crisis situations, including physically guiding or restraining youth when necessary and appropriate, following agency policies and training.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to move quickly and respond promptly to emergency situations.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; must be able to communicate effectively with youth and team members.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and phones, as needed for documentation and communication.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to ensure the safety of youth in care.
• Must have a high level of energy.
• Must have full physical capabilities such as lifting, bending, cooking, cleaning, and using the telephone.
• Ability to transport youth in the program vehicle and accompany youth on field trips/recreational outings.
• Must have a high level of energy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in an organized/structured setting is preferred, at the discretion of Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities

• Detects and envisions potential safety and security hazards to youth in residence, subsequently making recommendations and implementing corrective actions as appropriate or required.
• As directed, participates in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Assists with day-to-day maintenance of the facility in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Assists with ensuring 24-hour direct care staff coverage in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Screens clients, conducts initial intakes, and administers client satisfaction surveys as directed.
• Coordinates and assists with youth intakes and orientation during Intake process.
• Assists in maintaining reports in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Supervises youth as needed to include preparation of meals and completion of chores.
• Supervises and schedules maintenance and upkeep of the program vehicles.
• Performs related work as required and as directed by the Program Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program/Operations Director and/or the Program Manager.
• Reports to Program Manager.
• Staff are required to attend a mandatory monthly staff meeting.
• Detects and envisions safety and security hazards.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.
• Ensures the maintenance of the shelter.
• Effective staff management and leadership.
• Adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Attend all required training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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