Youth Care Specialist (70843)

Family Support Services•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct care staff position responsible for the daily activities of Family Support Services’ licensed group home, Providence House. The role includes facility and program documentation, implementing house rules and behavior plans, and ensuring residents’ safety and well-being. The position emphasizes engaging high-risk youth in overcoming obstacles that contribute to placement instability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience working with at-risk children.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to represent oneself and the organization professionally.
Ability to work irregular hours and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to rotate shifts as needed.
Ability to remain awake and alert during any shift.
Ability to assess situations and make appropriate recommendations or decisions based on child safety.
Ability to solve problems and think through critical, time-sensitive issues.
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with residents and community partners.
Ability to collaborate with staff at all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Competent written and verbal communication skills, strong follow-up and follow-through, and ability to use different technological platforms.
Clear Level II background screening, reference check, local county background check, Florida abuse and neglect records check, substance abuse screen, Motor Vehicle Records check, and E-Verify check.
Be insurable under the company’s automobile policy and provide proof of automobile insurance. If deemed a driving risk, maintain personal auto liability insurance of at least $100,000/$300,000.
Provide copies of all degrees before the first day of employment.
Maintain CPR certification, complete at least 40 hours of training annually, and maintain Florida Human Trafficking and Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.

Responsibilities

Implement house rules for residents, including individual behavior management plans.
Ensure incidents, injuries, and other events are reported to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
Participate in required house and organizational meetings.
Provide feedback on residents’ behaviors, needs, and progress toward outcomes established in the Individual Service Plan.
Review youth records and placement needs thoroughly to ensure available supports are requested and received before youth supervision.
Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
Complete all required trainings.
Perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.