Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks an individual to serve as Youth Care Specialist to play a key role in the day-to-day direct care and supervision of residents while embracing and upholding our mission and values. Shifts: Days - 7a - 3p Monday - Friday Swing - 3p - 11p Monday - Friday Nights - 11p -7a Sunday - Thursday Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Actively supervises and interacts with residents at all times while documenting and communicating with Case Managers and Team Leaders concerns and feedback in regards to each resident Actively participates in promoting health development, behavior management, learning and overall individual success with each resident Actively engages with residents in their daily activities, developing positive relationships that supports residents in meeting their goals Works in collaboration with Case Managers, Counseling Staff and Education to meet the overall needs of each resident Transports residents to/from community activities and medical appointments, as assigned Attends and participates in required trainings aimed at understanding and applying child and adolescent development principles Models and promotes positive relationship-building and interactions between residents and staff Adheres to all shelter policies and procedures as set forth by federal and state guidelines as well as by the direction of our Board of Directors and Executive Director Demonstrates and promotes diversity and cultural competency with residents and staff Sets, maintains and communicates appropriate personal and professional boundaries with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors and other professionals. Attends all meetings, trainings and other events as required Other duties as assigned