Youth Care Specialist Part Time

Lutheran Services Florida

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About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Youth Care Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.  This is a part time role.

Purpose & Impact:

This is a direct service delivery position. The Youth Care Specialist supervises youth ages 10-17, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment and transports and accompanies residents with outside activities. As the Youth Care Specialist, you will be that role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.

Schedule: Part Time

2nd shift (3pm-11pm) & 3rd shift (11pm-7am) (mandatory weekends)

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 good organization, written, and verbal skills. Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential. Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

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

• LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.  
• LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees