Youth Care Worker

Boys Town•Oviedo, FL

11d

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker helps youth build brighter futures by teaching vital life skills and creating a safe, supportive living environment. The role supports youth academic success and personal development, monitors behavior, and transports youth to appointments, school, and activities. It also assists with intake and departure documentation and includes observing and participating in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families. The position is part-time, approximately 24–30 hours per week, and requires availability for any shift on a rotating basis. The role is based in Oviedo, Florida.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Demonstrate the stated criteria while maintaining current CPR certification and a nationally recognized personal restraint model certification; these must be obtained during pre-service training.
Be physically and emotionally able to manage stressful situations.
Maintain sufficient agility and endurance to perform job requirements without compromising personal health and well-being or that of employees, youth, or families.
Have sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and move to monitor youth, assist with daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth.

Responsibilities

Teach skills and monitor youth behavior.
Create a safe and positive living environment.
Support youth academic success and personal development.
Transport youth to appointments, school, and activities.
Assist with intake and departure documentation.
Observe and participate in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families.
Serve as a role model by carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees.
401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match of up to 6% of salary, with full vesting after five years.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program providing free confidential support for employees and their families.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Reduced- or no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
Low- to zero-dollar pharmacy copays on certain maintenance drugs.
No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
Parenting resources and professional development opportunities.