Youth Care Specialist (8386)

Lutheran Services Florida • Crestview, FL

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About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida is hiring a part-time Youth Care Specialist for direct service delivery. The role supervises youth ages 10–17, provides quality care, maintains a safe and secure environment, and transports and accompanies residents to outside activities. The Youth Care Specialist serves as a role model and encourages residents’ educational growth and everyday life skills. The schedule is third shift, 11 p.m.–7 a.m., with mandatory weekends.

The position includes supporting client case plans and intake processes, maintaining the facility and program vehicles, assisting with staffing coverage and reporting, and supervising youth in daily activities. The role requires remaining physically active, responding to emergencies, and being able to work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather. The position reports to the Program Manager and requires attendance at a mandatory monthly staff meeting and all required training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and the general public.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
• Ability 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, in accordance with agency policies and training.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to move quickly and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and team members.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and phones, as needed for documentation and communication.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to ensure the safety of youth in care.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, cooking, cleaning, and using a telephone.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in an organized or structured setting; preferred at the discretion of the Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential safety and security hazards in the residence, recommend measures, and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
• Participate in implementing and monitoring client case plans as directed.
• Assist with day-to-day facility maintenance in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Assist with ensuring 24-hour direct-care staff coverage in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys as directed.
• Coordinate and assist with youth intakes and orientation.
• Assist with maintaining reports in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Supervise youth as needed, including meal preparation and completion of chores.
• Supervise and schedule maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles.
• Transport youth in program vehicles and accompany them on field trips and recreational outings.
• Perform other related work as directed by the Program Manager and other duties assigned by the Program/Operations Director or Program Manager.
• Attend the mandatory monthly staff meeting and all required training.
• Maintain the shelter and adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 online telehealth access to doctors.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• 13 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Paid time off starting at 16 working days per year; Head Start employees may have a different time-off and holiday schedule.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% discretionary employer match or 3% student loan repayment reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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