Youth Care Specialist

Youth Care SpecialistJoin our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceWell-Being ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Bereavement Leave12 Paid HolidaysFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Short & Long-Term Disability CoverageEmployee Discounts401k Plan with 3% Employer ContributionThe 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 neededSchedule: Friday - Monday 10pm-8:30amMinimum Qualifications:Education:A High School Diploma or GED required. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.Experience:At least one (1) year of experience working with at-risk childrenLicensure, Certification, and/or Registration:Valid driver’s license.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to:Represent self and the organization in a professional mannerWork irregular hours/shifts ranging including evenings, weekends, and holidaysHave a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate shifts as neededDemonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needsAssess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions based on child safetySolve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issuesEstablish and maintain professional boundaries with residents and community partnersWork collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organizationPerform routine cleaning duties including, but not limited to, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.Maintain confidential informationRemain awake and alert during any shiftSkills:Competent Written and Verbal CommunicationStrong follow-up and follow throughAcceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practicesAbility to use different technological platformsOther Requirements:Clear a Level II Background screening (Live Scan) in which your fingerprints will be used to conduct the screening. Please see the link with further details: a reference checkClear a local background check from the County in which you resideClear a Florida abuse and neglect records checkClear a substance abuse screenProvide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employmentClear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy.Provide copy of automobile insurance.Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit certification in CPR.Complete at least 40 hours of training annually.Maintain certification in Human Trafficking through the state of Florida.Maintain certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM)FSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. FSS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io:401(k)401(k) 3% MatchAD&D insuranceDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insuranceLoan forgivenessPaid time offRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWork Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr