Youth Care Specialist

About the role

Youth Care Specialist – Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Ocala, FL
Department: Operations
Job Type: PRN
Pay: $19.00 / hr

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the activities of a group of 7-10 youth during daily activities, maintaining constant awareness of their whereabouts
• Ensure safety and security through adherence to procedures on movement, security, contraband, headcounts, and reporting
• Utilize group counseling techniques, individual relationships, positive discipline strategies, and crisis intervention when necessary
• Represent youth needs and progress to treatment teams and provide progress reports
• Facilitate daily meetings (“huddle-ups”) to encourage accountability and teamwork
• Support classroom teachers by reinforcing educational content in living units
• Encourage and support youth engagement in activities and programs that promote learning and personal growth
• Document daily shift activities and population counts, refer special needs or medical concerns, and communicate key events to incoming shifts
• Participate in required training and professional development
• Report incidents or concerns regarding youth or staff conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of college coursework in a social or human services field preferred
• Two years of experience working with youth preferred (if no college coursework)
• Strong verbal communication skills; able to relate to youth in a professional, non-patronizing manner
• Group counseling and leadership skills
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and crisis intervention required during probationary period
• Able to document clearly and objectively
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Extensive walking and standing required
• Must be able to respond quickly to youth altercations, self-harm risks, or escape attempts
• Must be able to participate in physical activities with youth, indoors or outdoors
• Must be free from communicable diseases as defined by the state

Skills

• Ability to document clearly and objectively

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with immediate vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and 7 paid holidays (earn 4 hours of PTO per pay period)
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Roybal Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Pay

$19.00 / hr

Schedule

PRN

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.