Bilingual Youth Care Specialist Part Time
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Human Services/ Social Work, Youth Support Worker, Community Health
Location: Sarasota
Bilingual Youth Care Specialist Part Time (5916)
Job Category
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Community/Social Services
Requisition Number
: BILIN
007698
LSF is looking for a talented Bilingual Youth Care Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of youth ages 10-17! Flexible schedules required!
Schedules
: 12pm to 10pm (3 days) or 2:30pm to 10pm (4 days). Weekends preferred.
This is a direct service delivery position. The Youth Care Specialist supervises residents, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment, and transports and accompanies residents with outside activities. They are the role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.
Essential Functions- Provide supportive environment for youth.
- Provide daily security and upkeep of facility.
- Participate in 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 manage 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 directed.
- Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
- Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and be flexible with scheduling.
- Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
ExperiencePreferred experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting.
Skills & Abilities- Dependability, discretion, and good judgment are essential.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
- Team player with co-workers and administrators.
- Certified CPR/First Aid, crisis intervention within the first 90 days of employment.
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. Staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Equal Opportunity StatementLSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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