Youth Care Specialist (3rd Shift + Shift Differential)
About The Position
Join the Rescue Mission and make a real impact in the lives of youth experiencing crisis. Garcia House provides safety, stability, and hope to runaway and homeless youth — and our Youth Care Specialists are at the heart of that mission. We are seeking a Youth Care Specialist to work the 3rd shift (Sundays through Wednesday: 9:00pm-7:30am) at the Garcia House. As a Youth Care Specialist, you’ll create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for youth staying in shelter. You’ll act as a consistent, caring adult while helping youth build skills, navigate challenges, and move toward reunification or independent living. You will also maintain a safe and supportive environment for clients, utilizing the resources of the Rescue Mission to ensure a healthy and pleasant stay and provide an environment of positive change for all clients served.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Must meet OCFS approval requirements to work in the shelter
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Human Services or related field preferred
- Experience working with adolescents, homeless youth, or individuals facing mental illness/substance use preferred
- Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred
Responsibilities
- Build trust and positive relationships with youth as a mentor and role model
- Provide daily support and care using a Positive Youth Development approach
- Share important client updates through documentation and meetings
- Model healthy interactions and use Restorative Justice practices to address conflict
- Support youth in developing independent living skills and working toward family reunification
- Uphold Rescue Mission values, safety protocols, and confidentiality standards
- Maintain a clean, safe environment — including daily cleaning tasks
- Assist with meal preparation for youth
- Promote a safety‑first, harm‑reduction mindset
- Maintain reliable, in‑person attendance
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the program
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- FSA
- PTO
- Life Insurance
- Short‑Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
