Youth Care Specialist Part Time (6622)

About the role

This is a direct service delivery position. The Youth Care Specialist supervises youth ages 10-17, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment and transports and accompanies residents with outside activities. As the Youth Care Specialist, you will be that role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.

Schedule

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
• As directed, participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions.
• Attend staff meetings, as directed.
• Assist with supervision of residents during activities.
• Effectively manages behavior and supervision of residents during activities.
• Assign and supervise chores.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes and administer client satisfaction surveys when so directed.
• Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
• Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and be flexible with scheduling.
• Valid state driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Skills

• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.

Benefits

• Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
• Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.