Youth Care Specialist (8386)

Lutheran Services Florida • Crestview, FL

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About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct service delivery role supervising youth ages 10–17, providing quality care, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. The specialist serves as a role model and encourages residents’ educational growth and development of everyday life skills. The role includes transporting and accompanying residents on outside activities. This is a part-time, third-shift position (11 p.m.–7 a.m.) with mandatory weekends. The position reports to the Program Manager and requires attendance at a mandatory monthly staff meeting and all required training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and the public.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
• Ability to remain physically active throughout the workday, including frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to safely intervene in crisis situations, including physically guiding or restraining youth when necessary and appropriate, in accordance with agency policies and training.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and team members.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to ensure youth safety.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and phones.
• Full physical capabilities for tasks such as lifting, bending, cooking, cleaning, and using the telephone.
• High level of energy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Detect potential safety and security hazards in the residence, make recommendations, and implement corrective actions as appropriate or required.
• Participate in implementing and monitoring client case plans as directed.
• Assist with day-to-day facility maintenance in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Assist with ensuring 24-hour direct-care staff coverage in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys as directed.
• Coordinate and assist with youth intakes and orientation.
• Assist in maintaining reports in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Supervise youth, including meal preparation and completion of chores.
• Supervise and schedule maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles.
• Transport youth in the program vehicle and accompany them on field trips and recreational outings.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Program Manager, Program Director, or Operations Director.
• Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and required training.
• Maintain the shelter and adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 telehealth access to doctors
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary
• 13 paid holidays and one floating holiday
• Generous paid time off, starting at 16 working days per year
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 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