Youth Engagement Specialist

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 works with residents through the treatment team, educational assessment, individual counseling, life skills training, and by simply meeting their basic human needs of nurture, food, shelter. The team focuses on the healing of youth, enabling them to 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 .

• Implement quality care of the youth in the program.
• Follow policies and procedures on your shift.
• Work closely with your Shift Lead to ensure the youth receives quality care and treatment that meets their needs.
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide direct care and general supervision within the Mission of the organization.

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

Compensation: $17 - $20 hourly

Days:
Monday – Thursday

Hours:

12:00 AM – 10:00 AM

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree or some college preferred
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred
• 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.
• 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 or required records and reports are accurate and thorough.
• Provide transportation.
• Provide supervision and instruction on community outings.
• Follow the structure that the shift lead has set on the shift.
• 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.
• Ensures cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritional and attractive food for residents’ consumption.
• Monitor residents’ physical condition and report any medical needs to supervisor to assure proper attention and documentation.
• Demonstrate and teach the importance of orderliness, cleanliness, and responsibility for the living environment.
• Encourage interpersonal relationships and honor personal privacy.
• Teach respect for the rights of others and responsibility for one’s self.
• Demonstrate a Christian lifestyle.
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