Youth Residential Specialist

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We are seeking a dedicated professional to support and guide youth ages 11-18 in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and promoting development toward a family community return.

$16.00/hr – $16.00/hr (base pay, actual pay based on skills and experience).

• Supervise and role model youth in daily activities, following the program schedule (hygiene, chores, recreational, therapeutic, life skills, education, outings, employment).
• Track & document youth behavior and participation in the database, communication logs, and critical incident reports.
• Implement individual treatment plans during daily activities.
• Communicate with program staff (therapists, case managers, lead advisors, supervisors) regarding youth needs.
• Supervise and/or administer medications, completing required documentation.
• Transport and accompany youth to appointments and outings.
• Maintain security, cleanliness, and report maintenance issues to campus supervisors.
• Perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM) physical intervention techniques and obtain annual certification.
• Provide training as required for agency compliance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year experience working with at‑risk youth or adolescents with emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Completion of at least 60 hours of college training focused on social sciences is preferred.
• Class E driver’s license (or obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use strength‑based, therapeutic crisis intervention methods with adolescents.
• Understanding of the at‑risk youth client population.
• Capacity to instruct and oversee daily activities effectively.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement agency documents and procedure manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff, partners, families.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ETO database software.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, lift up to 100 lbs, and push/pull as needed.
• Work in a typical office environment.

Comprehensive benefits package beginning on hire date: medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability. 401(k) participation starting after the first month. Generous PTO, sick leave, and holidays for full‑time colleagues.

Epworth is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive community.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care