Job description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Youth Care Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The available schedule hours for this role are:

Monday 1:30pm-6:00pm

Tuesday 1:30pm-6:00pm

Wednesday 7:00am-1:00pm

Thursday 1:30pm-6:00pm

Friday 1:30pm-6:00pm and 7:00am-1:00pm

Saturday 6:00pm-6:00am

Sunday 2:00pm-11:00pm

Purpose & Impact:

This is a direct service delivery position. The Youth Care Specialist supervises youth ages 10-17, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment and transports and accompanies residents with outside activities. As the Youth Care Specialist, you will be that role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.

Essential Functions:

Provide supportive environment for youth.
Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
As directed, participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
Participate in various in-service training sessions.
Attend staff meetings, as directed.
Assist with supervision of residents during activities.
Effectively manages behavior and supervision of residents during activities.
Assign and supervise chores.
Prepare meals as needed.
Screen clients, conduct initial intakes and administer client satisfaction surveys when so directed.
Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and be flexible with scheduling.
Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Team player with co-workers and administrators

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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