Youth Care Specialist (63440)

Family Support Services•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct care staff position responsible for the daily activities of the FSS licensed group home, Providence House, which includes facility and program documentation, implementing house rules and behavior plans, and providing for the safety and well-being of residents. This position has an emphasis on engaging high-risk youth assigned to the home in overcoming obstacles that contribute to placement instability.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED required. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.
At least one (1) year of experience working with at-risk children
Valid driver’s license.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Represent self and the organization in a professional manner
Work irregular hours/shifts ranging including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate shifts as needed
Demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
Assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions based on child safety
Solve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issues
Establish and maintain professional boundaries with residents and community partners
Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
Perform routine cleaning duties including, but not limited to, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.
Maintain confidential information
Remain awake and alert during any shift
Competent Written and Verbal Communication
Strong follow-up and follow through
Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices
Ability to use different technological platforms
Clear a Level II background screening
Clear a reference check
Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside
Clear a Florida abuse and neglect records check
Clear a substance abuse screen
Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment
Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy.
Provide copy of automobile insurance.
Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify).
Maintain certification in CPR.
Complete at least 40 hours of training annually.
Maintain certification in Human Trafficking through the state of Florida.
Maintain certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM)

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement house rules for residents, including individual behavior management plans.
Ensure all incidents, injuries, and/or events are reported to the appropriate parties and in a timely manner.
Participate in all required house and organizational meetings.
Provide feedback on residents’ behaviors, needs, and progress on outcomes established in the Individual Service Plan.
Thoroughly reviewing youth records and placement needs to ensure all available supports are requested and received prior to youth supervision.
Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
Complete all required trainings.
Other Duties As needed