Youth Care Worker

Boys Town•Oviedo, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Boys Town is hiring a Youth Care Worker in Oviedo, Florida, to help youth build life skills and brighter futures in a safe, supportive environment. The role includes teaching skills, monitoring behavior, supporting academic success and personal development, and serving as a positive role model in alignment with the Boys Town mission. The Youth Care Worker also transports youth to appointments, school, and activities; assists with intake and departure documentation; and participates in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families. The position is full-time, with a stated shift of 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and rotating holiday and weekend work. Work takes place indoors frequently, with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and activities. The role involves frequent interruptions and may include stressful situations, inappropriate behavior, and verbal or physical threats from youth. Employees must be physically and emotionally able to perform the role while maintaining their own well-being and that of youth, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Demonstrate the required criteria while maintaining current CPR certification and certification in a nationally recognized personal restraint model; these must be obtained during pre-service training.
Ability to manage stressful situations physically and emotionally.
Sufficient agility and endurance to perform job requirements without compromising personal or others’ health and well-being.
Sufficient vision, hearing, speech, and mobility 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.
401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 6% of salary, with full vesting after five years.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential support for employees and their families.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Reduced- or no-cost visits for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits when services are provided by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
Low- to zero-dollar pharmacy copays on certain maintenance drugs.
No-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider.
Parenting resources and professional development opportunities.