Stepping Stones Youth Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Care Specialist

Stepping Stones residential services is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individuals to join our team as Youth Care Specialists. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and adolescents, we invite you to become part of an organization committed to providing safe, nurturing, and person-centered residential care

Job Summary

The Youth Care Specialist provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents with Intellectual and/or Autism Disabilities residing in our residential program.  This position helps create a structured, safe, and therapeutic environment while promoting each child’s emotional, behavioral, social, educational, and life-skill development.  Youth Care Specialists serve as positive role models and play a critical role in helping youth achieve stability and success.

Job Duties

●    Provide daily supervision and support to youth in a residential setting

●    Assist residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, grooming, meals, chores, and independent living skills

●    Provide positive behavioral support using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches

●    Support residents in achieving treatment, behavioral, and personal goals

●    Document daily activities, incidents, observations, and resident progress

●    Participate in recreational, educational, and community-based activities

●    Transport residents to appointments, activities, and community outings as needed

●    Monitor health, safety, and well-being of residents and report concerns appropriately

●    Assist with medication administration after completing required training

●    Respond appropriately to crises and emergency situations while maintaining a safe environment

●    Work collaboratively with supervisors, clinicians, families, and other team members to support positive outcomes for youth

Schedule

●    Full-Time and Part-Time Positions

●    Evenings, weekends and holidays

●    Starting rate $18.50

●    Non-Exempt position

Education & Experience

Required:

●    High School Diploma or GED

●    Must be at least 21 years of age

●    Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

●    Ability to obtain and maintain all required clearances and training

Preferred:

●    Experience working with children and/or adolescents with intellectual disabilities, behavioral health programs, residential services, schools, recreation programs, or child welfare environments

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

●    Medical Insurance

●    Dental Insurance

●    Vision Insurance

●    401(k) with Company Match

●    Paid Time Off (PTO)

●    Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities

About Us

Stepping Stones is a residential program dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and child-centered services that help children and adolescents build brighter futures.  Our team works together to create a structured and therapeutic environment where young people with disabilities can develop skills, confidence, and stability.

Stepping Stones is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Stepping Stones does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Stepping Stones is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances in accordance with applicable law. Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are prohibited and will not be tolerated.