BRIDGES Youth Care Specialist (Temporary)

BRIDGES Youth Care Specialist (Temporary) Job Category: Child and Family Wellbeing Requisition Number: BRIDG002562 Position Type: Part-Time, On-site Hourly Rate: $16.54 USD per hour Location Bridges at Lake Park, 1411 10th Street, Lake Park, FL 33403, USA CHS is dedicated to supporting children and families across Florida. Responsibilities Provide high-quality care and supervision of children and adolescents in CHS residential care, focusing on safety and security while supporting growth and development in all facets of daily life, including physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Develop and execute household management operations, maintaining order, safety, and cleanliness of the residential facility and grounds (e.g., domestic cleaning, laundry, yard maintenance). Prepare and serve meals using provided menus. Supervise residents with chores and personal hygiene. Dispense medication as instructed. Coordinate and execute resident services, including school enrollment, medical care, and referrals such as parenting and counseling. Provide resident transportation to school, medical appointments, and other activities. Operate and maintain company vehicle in clean condition and good repair. Provide first aid treatment when needed. Conduct and document required emergency and episodic drills (e.g., fire, hurricane, medical emergency). Serve as a Mandated Reporter and report suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities. Maintain confidentiality of resident personal and medical information. Maintain complete and accurate daily records; document all reportable incidents in the CHS Incident Reporting System. Complete all forms and paperwork to comply with funding and licensing requirements. Maintain coverage during designated shift; continue to provide shift coverage until next assigned team member arrives. Provide direction to residents in their daily routine, serving as a role model. Provide daily living and social skills training and development. Engage in and supervise age-appropriate play activities. Facilitate positive relationships between residents and their families. Teach life and independent living skills using individually designed service plans. Provide positive reinforcement; implement trauma-informed behavior modification techniques as instructed. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, and quality processes. Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations. Assist with training other team members and providing backup when necessary. Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in all job duties. Qualifications Minimum 21 years of age with high school diploma or GED equivalent. Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire. Ability to speak a language other than English (e.g., Spanish or Creole) preferred. Certification in CPR (infant and child) and First Aid preferred. BA/BS in Child Development or related field preferred. Minimum of six months of child-related work/volunteer experience preferred. Speak, read, and write English at the high school level. Use various computer systems, word processing, and spreadsheet applications; operate standard office equipment. Maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information appropriately. Work well under pressure, handling highly stressful, sensitive, and emergency/life threatening situations calmly and professionally. Provide high levels of client/customer service with positive service delivery results. Follow directions, solve routine problems using sound judgment and general supervision. Exhibit strong attention to detail, coordinating, organizing, and handling multiple tasks at once. Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing. Demonstrate cultural competence, working well with diverse people. Develop interpersonal, trusting relationships; collaborate and act as part of a team. Carry out assigned duties to provide CHS with capability to operate its business during a declared disaster/emergency. Demonstrate the behaviors of the CHS Common Bond Values (Caring, Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Leadership, Excellence). Be energetic, compassionate, and adaptable with a deep commitment to child welfare and social service. Shifts available for this position would be 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am. All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit Travel Required Yes, County-Wide Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Childrens Home Society of Florida