Youth Care Specialist; 2nd Shift + Shift Differential

Youth Care Specialist (2nd Shift + Shift Differential)

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Work Schedule:

Wednesdays through Saturdays: 1:00pm-11:30pm

Hourly Rate: $17.50/hr (+$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift)

As a Youth Care Specialist, you will create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for youth staying in shelter. You’ll act as a consistent, caring adult while helping youth build skills, navigate challenges, and move toward reunification or independent living.

• Build trust and positive relationships with youth as a mentor and role model
• Provide daily support and care using a Positive Youth Development approach
• Share important client updates through documentation and meetings
• Model healthy interactions and use Restorative Justice practices to address conflict
• Support youth in developing independent living skills and working toward family reunification
• Uphold Rescue Mission values, safety protocols, and confidentiality standards
• Maintain a clean, safe environment — including daily cleaning tasks
• Assist with meal preparation for youth
• Promote a safety‑first, harm‑reduction mindset
• Maintain reliable, in‑person attendance
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the program

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate degree in Human Services or related field (preferred)
• Experience working with adolescents, homeless youth, or individuals facing mental illness/substance use (preferred)
• Must meet OCFS approval requirements to work in the shelter
• Valid NYS Driver’s License (preferred)

• Medical benefits including dental, vision, 401(K), FSA, PTO, life insurance, short‑term disability and more

Working at the Rescue Mission isn’t just a job — it’s meaningful work that changes lives. For over 130 years, we’ve provided help today and hope for tomorrow. At Garcia House, you’ll directly support youth during some of their most vulnerable moments and help create a path toward stability and healing.

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