Youth Care Specialist Part Time

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 serve as a role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.

Schedule

Part-time, 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am). Mandatory weekends.

Responsibilities

• Detects and addresses potential safety and security hazards to youth in residence, making recommendations and implementing corrective actions as appropriate or required.
• Participates in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans as directed.
• Assists with day-to-day maintenance of the facility in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Ensures 24-hour direct care staff coverage in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Screens clients, conducts initial intakes, and administers client satisfaction surveys as directed.
• Coordinates and assists with youth intakes and orientation during the Intake process.
• Assists in maintaining reports in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Supervises youth, including preparation of meals and completion of chores.
• Supervises and schedules maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program/Operations Director and/or the Program Manager.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain physically active throughout the workday, including frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to safely and effectively intervene in crisis situations, including physically guiding or restraining youth when necessary and appropriate, following agency policies and training.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to move quickly and respond promptly to emergency situations.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; must be able to communicate effectively with youth and team members.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and phones, as needed for documentation and communication.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to ensure the safety of youth in care.
• Must have a high level of energy and full physical capabilities such as lifting, bending, cooking, cleaning, and using the telephone.
• Ability to transport youth in the program vehicle and accompany youth on field trips/recreational outings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• This is an entry-level position. Experience working with youth in an organized/structured setting is preferred, at the discretion of the Supervisor/Manager.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Must pass a background screening in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes.

Skills

• Good organization, written, and verbal skills.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.

Principle Accountabilities

• Reports to Program Manager.
• Required to attend a mandatory monthly staff meeting.
• Detects and envisions safety and security hazards.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.
• Ensures the maintenance of the shelter.
• Effective staff management and leadership.
• Adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Attends all required training.

About the Organization

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. 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.