Youth Care Specialist; 2nd Shift Syracuse, NY

Youth Care Specialist – Garcia House – Full Time

Join the Rescue Mission Team!

Sundays through Wednesdays: 1:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Rate: $17.50 per hour

2nd Shift Differential – Additional $1.00 per hour

The Youth Care Specialist is an integral position for the well‑being of the clients and the overall function of the Garcia House. The position maintains a safe and supportive environment for clients, utilizing the resources of the Rescue Mission to ensure a healthy and pleasant stay and provide an environment of positive change for all clients served.

• Engage with youth as a safe adult, role model and consistent support.
• Participate as a team player to provide consistent and reliable care for the youth staying in shelter.
• Share pertinent client information via documentation, participation in meetings, and on an individual basis as needed, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Support the Rescue Mission by operating within their Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values, promoting the Rescue Mission both at and outside of work and familiarizing yourself and complying with all Rescue Mission policies and procedures.
• Use Positive Youth Development framework, support youth in skills necessary to reunify with family, while also improving Independent Living Skills.
• Model and encourage healthy and safe interactions for youth, utilize a Restorative Justice framework to address conflicts.
• Regularly clean living spaces to ensure a clean and safe environment for clients.
• Assist with mealtime by preparing and cooking food for clients.
• Promote a safety‑first attitude while using the Harm Reduction framework to support youth in improving their long‑term ability to keep themselves safe.
• Regular and predictable in‑person attendance is an essential requirement of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in human services or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents, the homeless, addicted and/or mentally ill populations preferred.
• Must be approved through the Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) to work at this facility.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License in compliance with company policy is preferred.

• $17.50 per hour.
• 2nd Shift Differential – Additional $1.00 per hour.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Group and Voluntary Life, Short‑Term Disability, and more!

Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day‑to‑day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years, providing around the clock services giving help for today and hope for tomorrow.