Youth Care Specialist

Youth Care Specialist – Residential Youth ServicesLocation: Hastings, FL Job Type: Full-Time | Various Shifts (Waking & Non-Waking Hours) Pay: $19.00/ hr Schedule: Includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidaysAbout Youth Opportunity & Deep Creek Youth AcademyYouth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Deep Creek Youth Academy accommodates 117 males aged 12–19 across multiple overlay programs—including IMH, CMH, SAOS, MHOS, BDD/DD, and medically complex care. Delivered within a trauma?informed, 24/7 residential setting, youth receive individualized clinical services such as Skill Streaming, Living in Balance, MRT, and Impact of Crime, alongside therapeutic recreation, life skills training, and restorative justice. Onsite nursing, psychiatric care, licensed dietitian meals, incentive systems, and Youth Advisory Board input foster engagement. Length of stay is tied to treatment progress, criminogenic risk reduction, and readiness to reintegrateAbout the RoleAs a Youth Care Specialist, you will supervise and support 7–10 youth through daily activities while helping them develop the internal skills they need to succeed. You'll play a vital role in ensuring safety, modeling positive behaviors, and contributing to each youth's treatment progress.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and monitor youth activities, safety, and well-beingFacilitate group meetings and support conflict resolutionImplement behavior management systems and de-escalation techniquesAssist with schoolwork, activities, and treatment goalsDocument daily progress, incidents, and observationsCommunicate with treatment teams about youth progressQualificationsRequired:High school diploma or equivalentValid driver's licenseAbility to pass background checksPreferred:2 years of college coursework or experience working with youthCPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certification (or willingness to obtain)BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate VestingPaid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay periodFree RX delivery on most medicationsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSupportive, mission-driven work environmentApply TodayMake a difference with us. Apply through Indeed or visit Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.