Youth Development Professional

About the Role

The Youth Development Professional is responsible for the direct care and supervision of children in the Specialized Therapeutic Group Home Program. This role ensures consistency and continuity of care by adhering to the established daily schedule of activities, implementing the behavior management system, maintaining open communication with co-workers and administrators, and completing all necessary documentation.

Schedule

This is a non-exempt role with the following schedule options:

• 40- or 32-hour schedules available on the 7AM–3PM and 3PM–11PM shifts.
• An additional $2.00/hour shift differential pay is offered for the 3PM–11PM shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working with children/adolescents.
• Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) are encouraged to apply.
• Child Development Associate or Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.

Physical Demands

• Able to physically engage in restraints.
• May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials of light to moderate weight (10–25 pounds).
• Repetitive sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, talking, and listening.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to drive.

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off, sick, and personal days.
• Shared-cost medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.
• Referral program.