Youth Care Specialist - Part Time

Purpose & Impact

This is a direct service delivery position.  The purpose of the Youth Care Specialist reports to the Youth Care Supervisor and supervises residents, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment and transports and accompanies/supervises residents on outside activities.

A Day in the Life of a Youth Care Specialist

• 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

 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