YOUTH CARE SPECIALIST (1st Shift)

Youth Crisis Center Inc • Jacksonville, FL

6d • $0 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Supervise and mentor resident male and female youth ages 10 – 17 in short-term residential shelter setting. The Youth Care Specialist will provide independent living skills through demonstration, observation, and instruction to young youth in the Residential Shelter via individual and/or in group settings.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing youth and families with personal services.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, models, and procedures for counseling of physical/mental/emotional/behavioral dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for medical instruction for individual purposes.
• Knowledge of nursing ethics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and data processing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate effectively in simple and precise terms with clients and co-workers.
• The ability to interact with persons of diverse backgrounds with tact, courtesy, and poise.
• The ability relate to customers or clients in difficult situations.
• The ability to give full attention to what people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in procedures, conditions and to interruptions which disrupt the workflow.
• High School Diploma
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
• Basic and/or advanced computational skills may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six (6) months related experience; preferably working in a residential shelter with at risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor and administer all client medications daily, this will take place as soon as a client is admitted to YCC Residential Program.
• Ensure Intakes, Discharges, Behavioral Management System, documentation, logs, and collection of data meets required Quality Assurance Standards and policies and procedures.
• Responsible for giving instructions to YCC clients regarding desirable health and personal habits, ensuring clients are appropriately dressed, fed, and ready for school or other activities.
• Responsible for transporting clients to off-site activities and appointments when requested by Program Manager of Residential Services and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all clients.
• Responsible for completion of personal training objectives within established timeframes.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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