Part-time Dayshift Youth Care Specialist

Primary Function / Purpose

The PT Youth Care Specialist (YCS) is responsible for the daily supervision, care, and support of children and adolescents in a General Residential Operation (GRO)/Emergency Shelter (ES) setting. The YCS ensures residents’ safety, health, and well‑being while providing a therapeutic environment and supporting their emotional, physical, and educational needs. This position works different shifts collaboratively with staff to implement care plans and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Provide constant supervision of children to ensure safety, health, and emotional well‑being of all residents.
• Adjust supervision as needed to maintain ratios, especially during overnight shifts, and conduct headcounts at required (15 minute) intervals. Uphold required staff-to-resident ratios of either 1:1; 1:4; 1:8; 1:23 (overnight only)
• To provide the optimal level of supervision necessary to ensure each children's safety and well‑being. This includes auditory and/or visual awareness of each resident's on‑going activity and document changes in assignments as needed.
• Delegate tasks, assign responsibilities, and clearly communicate expectations to staff.
• Assist children as needed with personal hygiene, grooming, proper attire and hygienic supplies while encouraging good hygienic practices.
• Ensure children arrive at school on time and assist with homework or educational activities.
• Monitor classroom participation when applicable.
• Implement, engage, and support daily routines, including mealtimes, chores, schoolwork, and recreational activities.
• Facilitate, engage, and supervise recreational, leisure activities, and free time, to ensure all residents are safely engaging while ensuring their behavioral needs are monitored.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to TCS and licensing standards.
• Assist with housekeeping as needed, including keeping common areas, children’s rooms, and bathrooms clean and organized throughout and before the end of your shift.
• Report and document serious incidents, behavioral changes, maintenance requests, and health observations to supervisor immediately and/or before the end of shift.
• Ensure shift logs, Extended Reach serious incident reports, maintenance requests, and general incident reports are accurately completed and submitted to supervisor and/or leadership timely and before the end of your shift.
• Administer prescribed medications according to guidelines and monitor for side effects, reporting any concerns/observations to adverse reactions immediately to supervisors/medical staff and document all concerns per TCS Policy and licensing standards.
• Use de‑escalation techniques and emergency behavioral interventions (EBI) as needed, following Trauma‑Informed Care (TIC) practices and Trust‑Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) strategies.
• Transport residents as needed for appointments or off‑site activities, ensuring safety during travel.

• Participate in regular training and drills related to emergency procedures, including evacuation drills and behavioral crisis interventions.
• Attend team meetings to contribute to resident care planning and program development.
• Provide positive role modeling in all interactions with residents.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of healthy meals and snacks, promoting nutrition and healthy eating habits.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Be open to receiving constructive feedback during supervision sessions, working to improve personal and professional skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure the safety and privacy of residents.
• Competency in using basic computer applications and electronic record‑keeping systems.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to the behavioral and emotional needs of youth.
• If required and/or necessary, other duties as assigned.

• Implement and practice TIC and TBRI strategies in daily care routines, focusing on building safe, supportive, and therapeutic relationships with residents.
• Respond quickly to any behavioral incidents or crisis, using de‑escalation techniques…