Youth Care Specialist

Youth Care Specialist – Residential Youth ServicesLocation: Lebanon, TN – Lebanon Youth Academy Job Type: Full-Time | Various Shifts (Waking & Non-Waking Hours) Pay: $17.00/hr Schedule: Includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidaysAbout Youth Opportunity & Lebanon Youth Academy (Lebanon, TN)Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Lebanon Youth Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee offers an 18-bed trauma-informed Youth Academy for boys ages 12 to 17. Serving youth needing structured treatment and emotional support, the center combines individual, family, and group therapy with academic programming, restorative justice, life skills training, and social skill development. Youth typically remain for 3 to 6 months, engaging in victim-impact awareness, pre-vocational preparation, and family involvement. Programming is conducted in small group living units to support reintegration into home and community settings.About 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.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 environmentKey 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)