Role OverviewThe Youth Care Specialist is a direct care staff position responsible for the daily activities of the FSS licensed group home, Providence House. This position has an emphasis on engaging high-risk youth assigned to the home in overcoming obstacles that contribute to placement instability.
What You Will Do
Implement house rules for residents, ensure incidents are reported, participate in required meetings, provide feedback on residents' behaviors, and thoroughly review youth records.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to represent themselves and the organization in a professional manner, work irregular hours, and demonstrate sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least one (1) year of experience working with at-risk children
- Valid driver's license
- Clear a Level II Background screening (Live Scan)
- Clear a reference check
- Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside
- Clear a Florida abuse and neglect records check
- Clear a substance abuse screen
- Maintain certification in CPR
- Complete at least 40 hours of training annually
- Maintain certification in Human Trafficking through the state of Florida
- Maintain certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Well-Being Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Discounts
- 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution
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