Youth Care Specialist

UHS • Mansfield, OH

3d • Onsite

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 you have a passion for helping youth, want to make a difference and work in an 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.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement within our organization. If you are passionate about working with at-risk youth, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Foundations For Living is an 84 bed secure residential treatment facility for youth addressing mental health and substance abuse issues. Located on the edge of Mansfield, Ohio, in a 14 rolling, wooded acres rural setting, Foundations For Living has easy access to I-71.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• 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 and
• Certified in CPR and First Aid (part of orientation class)

Responsibilities

• providing daily care and supervision to our residents
• working collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure the delivery of quality care
• providing direct care, safety and security, and supervision of residents through positive role modeling

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees