Youth Care Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida • Sarasota, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Youth Care Specialist to make an impact in the lives of youth ages 10-17. This is a direct service delivery position where the specialist supervises residents, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment, and transports and accompanies residents on outside activities. The role involves being a role model and encouraging residents' educational growth and development of everyday life skills.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment are essential.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.
• Certified CPR/First Aid, crisis intervention within the first 90 days of employment.
• Bilingual is required.
• Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for youth.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of the facility.
• Implement and monitor client case plans as directed.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Assist with supervision of residents during activities.
• Effectively manage behavior and supervision of residents during activities.
• Assign and supervise chores.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys when directed.
• Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
• Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

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