Youth Care Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida•Crestview, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (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 where 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 a role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills. This position involves 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) and 3rd shift (11pm-7am) with mandatory weekends.

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 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.
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.
Team player with co-workers and administrators.
Effective staff management and leadership.
Adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Attend all required training.

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.
Detects and envisions safety and security hazards.
Ensures the maintenance of the shelter.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
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