Youth Care Specialist (68717)
Summary
Provide daily care and supervision for at-risk youth in a licensed group home, enforce house rules, document behavior, and support residents' progress toward stability goals.
Youth Care Specialist
Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Well-Being Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Discounts
- 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution
The mission of Family Support Services is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.
Job Summary:
The Youth Care Specialist is a direct care staff position responsible for the daily activities of the FSS licensed group home, Providence House, which includes facility and program documentation, implementing house rules and behavior plans, and providing for the safety and well-being of residents. This position has an emphasis on engaging high-risk youth assigned to the home in overcoming obstacles that contribute to placement instability.
Essential Duties:
- Implement house rules for residents, including individual behavior management plans.
- Ensure all incidents, injuries, and/or events are reported to the appropriate parties and in a timely manner.
- Participate in all required house and organizational meetings.
- Provide feedback on residents’ behaviors, needs, and progress on outcomes established in the Individual Service Plan.
- Thoroughly reviewing youth records and placement needs to ensure all available supports are requested and received prior to youth supervision.
- Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
- Complete all required trainings.
- Other Duties As needed
Schedule: Friday - Monday 10pm-8:30am