Youth Care Specialist Part Time

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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

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. You will be the role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Provide daily security and upkeep 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 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.

Experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.

• 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.
• 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. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.