Lead Youth Engagement Specialist-Weekends

Anchor House Ministries is a Christian child welfare ministry committed to helping youth and young men and women in crisis. AHM strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to youth (ages 12‑17), who have been referred to us by the State of Florida or private counselors. The young adult program for ages 18 – 24 serves young men and women who have aged out of foster care and need support.

Residents end up at Anchor House for many reasons. Some have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected, or abused. Others are simply struggling to find their way in life. AHM staff work with residents through the treatment team, educational assessment, individual counseling, life skills training, and by simply meeting their basic human needs of nurture, food, and shelter. The team focuses on the healing of the youth so that they can manage their own emotions and build healthy relationships.

The goal is family reunification or adoption, when possible, while other youth are prepared to safely navigate the transition into an adult life of independence and self‑sufficiency.

• Oversee and implement quality care of the youth in the program.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed on your shift.
• Work closely with the program administrator and clinical team to ensure the youth receives quality care and treatment that meets their needs.
• Oversee and complete documentation.
• Provide direct care and general supervision within the Mission of the organization.

Status:
Non-Exempt, Full‑Time

Supervisor:
Program Director:
Redemption

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) with gift and matching options
• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday pay.
• Accident Insurance incentive

$19 – $22 hourly

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience working with children, or 2 years of college and 4 years of experience working with children. Preferred degree in a human service‑related field.
• 1‑2 years of leadership and management experience or a demonstrated ability to utilize leadership skills if moving up internally.
• Support the mission and vision of Anchor House.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Required:
  
  Have and maintain a clear MVR (motor vehicle record).
• Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.
• Must pass and maintain a county of residence check, federal background check*, drug screen, civil check, child abuse record check, and sex registry check. (These are subject to change based on Federal and State regulations)
• Should be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word processing and spreadsheet functions, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher, as well as general email and attachment functions.

• Provide trauma‑informed direct supervision for abused, neglected, and emotionally and socially handicapped children placed in the treatment program.
• Work with the team to teach youth skills in the areas of problem solving, self‑management, social interaction, academics, independent living, self‑regulation, and employment.
• Participate in treatment team, school, and other staffing tasks as deemed necessary.
• Manage trauma‑induced behaviors and utilize de‑escalation skills.
• Participate in escorting or holding violent youth as needed.

• Complete daily documentation on medication, self‑care, and the youth’s goals. Ensure all documentation, required records, and reports are accurate and thorough.

• Provide transportation.
• Provide supervision and instruction on community outings.
• Maintain a schedule of activities and a routine with all youth.
• Engage and connect with youth who are placed in the treatment program.
• Maintain an encouraging and healing atmosphere for residents’ social, physical, spiritual, and educational development.
• Assist youth in meeting their treatment program goals based on the treatment team’s recommendations.
• Attend regular training and professional development.

• Plans, organizes, and delegates residential activities and operations as assigned by the Program Director.
• Ensures cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Ensures assigned staff complete required training.
• Assigns…