Youth Care Specialist
About The Position
Foundations for Living is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Specialist to work with at-risk youth receiving treatment services for trauma. If you have a passion for helping youth, want to make a difference and work in a unique environment that changes lives, apply today to join our amazing team! A Youth Care Specialist works closely with our youth ensuring our residents are safe and programming successfully within our facility. In this role you will be responsible for providing daily care and supervision to our residents, while working collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure the delivery of quality care. This position allows you to utilize your own creativeness to support our youth on a daily basis. The Specialist provides direct care, safety and security, and supervision of residents through positive role modeling. The Youth Care Specialist actively works to support the facility mission of providing an environment of safety so that the residents feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in challenging situations.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Valid State Driver’s License with appropriate Endorsements.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid (part of orientation class)
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing daily care and supervision to residents.
- Working collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure the delivery of quality care.
- Utilizing creativeness to support youth on a daily basis.
- Providing direct care, safety and security, and supervision of residents through positive role modeling.
- Supporting the facility mission of providing an environment of safety so that residents feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.
- Physically restraining clients, using authorized hold procedures as a last resort for protection of resident and staff.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
