c/s Youth Care Specialist I

4 weeks ago


New Castle, United States DelDOT Full time

Summary Statement

This is the first level of work providing custodial supervision of youths to ensure the enforcement/implementation of rules and regulations affecting the care and security of youths.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Oversees and assumes an active, participatory role in the daily activities of an assigned group of youth including recreation, education, rehabilitation and treatment activities, meals, personal hygiene, and maintaining living quarters.  Observes youth's behavior and adjustment to programs and exchanges written and oral reports on those observations with other staff daily. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with youth to encourage and assist with their social adjustment. Interprets and teaches facility procedures, rules, and disciplinary policies to youths.  Implements facility security procedures including performing regular unit, room, and grounds checks; conducting community/home visits; and ensuring frequent observations and monitoring of high-risk youths.  Assists in the handling of serious disturbances and monitors incoming and outgoing visitors to the facility. Escorts youths to activities and appointments inside or outside of the facility and is responsible for their supervision and conduct in all settings. Operates motor vehicle when necessary to transport youths to activities and appointments.  Prepares, maintains, and contributes to a variety of records and reports to document information relating to youth including, but not limited to, behavior management, treatment plans, progress notes, population reports, and inventories.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Youth Care Specialist I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent. At least 21 years of age. Knowledge of behavior management such as understanding, explaining, describing and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations. Knowledge of supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self-care, transportation or education. Knowledge of narrative report writing. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

  • New Castle, United States Youth Opportunity Center Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTITLE: Youth Support SpecialistLOCATION: New Castle, INPOSITION SUMMARY (Direct Care Worker)A youth support specialist is responsible for meeting the basic needs of all residents placed under their direct care and supervision. This position requires the ability to develop professional relationships with residents while...


  • New Castle, United States DelDOT Full time

    Summary Statement The incumbent in this position is responsible for receiving and processing GPS electronic monitoring referrals for adjudicated and pre-trial youth active with the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services. Daily tasks include but are not limited to installation/removal/maintenance of electronic monitoring equipment; monitoring youth...


  • New Castle, United States DelDOT Full time

    Summary Statement Youth who are new to Delaware's Juvenile Justice System are guided through a bifurcated/non-bifurcated sentencing process. The assessors are responsible for completing a risk/needs assessment for adjudicated delinquent youth and those awaiting sentencing. Additionally, they conduct youth/family interviews, verify collateral...


  • New Castle, United States DelDOT Full time

    Summary Statement This is the full performance level of work providing case management services to youth in residential settings. Work includes coordinating the youth’s treatment plan and monitoring progress and achievement of goals to prepare youth for release and transition back to their home, community and school. Positions at this level typically...

  • Youth Peer Advocate

    3 weeks ago


    New York, United States BROOKLYN PERINATAL NETWORK INC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProgram Overview:Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS) Services support and empower parents/caregivers of children and youth (birth age 24) who are experiencing social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, and the children and youth themselves. The goals of the program are to: (i) to provide...

  • Youth Peer Advocate

    3 weeks ago


    New York, United States BROOKLYN PERINATAL NETWORK INC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProgram Overview:Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS) Services support and empower parents/caregivers of children and youth (birth – age 24) who are experiencing social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, and the children and youth themselves. The goals of the program are to: (i) to provide...


  • New Stanton, United States Westinghouse Full time

    Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global...


  • New York, United States NYU Langone Full time

    **NYU Langone Health** is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU...


  • New Castle, United States State of Delaware Full time

    **Introduction**: **Make a Difference with DHSS** Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families...


  • New York, United States Manhattan Youth Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionManhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2024-2025 school year.  We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our performing arts activities for our singing, musical instrument, music production, comedy/improv, dance,...


  • New York, United States Manhattan Youth Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionManhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2024-2025 school year.  We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our STEM and general science enrichment activities across a range of topics, including coding, video game...


  • New York, United States Helen Keller Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSince 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind...


  • New Haven, United States Marrakech, Inc. Full time

    The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions. Summary. Applicant will Specialist, Rehab, Program, Rehab, Youth, Insurance, Healthcare


  • New Haven, United States Continuum of Care Full time

    **Emergency Housing Program (New Haven, CT)**:24 Hour Non-Congregate Emergency Housing **Description**: Transforming emergency housing to create a non-congregate, trauma informed environment for those who do not do well in traditional shelters. The setting will accept pets, couples and families and work with local CAN providers to assist the...


  • New York, United States DREAM (Formerly Harlem RBI) Full time

    Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep...


  • New York, United States NYU Langone Health Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I. The EH&S Specialist I: 1) Manages and assists in managing assigned health and safety programs. The focus is on managing well-defined, routine projects a Safety Specialist, Mental Health, Environmental, Health, Specialist, Monitoring, Healthcare

  • Retention Specialist

    1 month ago


    New York, United States Village Care Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRetention Specialist -Bilingual Spanish (Hybrid)VillageCareMAX - 112 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014COME WORK FOR THE LEADING, LOCAL MANAGED CARE COMPANY - VILLAGE CARE!VillageCare is looking for a self-motivated and Bilingual Retention Specialist to join our team. The Retention Specialist will conduct forward and appropriate...

  • Youth Counselor

    1 month ago


    New York, United States PROMESA R.H.C.F. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW: The general responsibilities of the Youth Counselor are to provide intensive and extensive academic services to children from ages 5-14 years of age. To organize and teach or provide special services for participants in an assigned recreational area or activity; to monitor program site facilities; and to...


  • New York, United States Village Care Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRetention Specialist -Bilingual Chinese/Cantonese/Mandarin (Hybrid)VillageCareMAX - 112 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014COME WORK FOR THE LEADING, LOCAL MANAGED CARE COMPANY - VILLAGE CARE!VillageCare is looking for a self-motivated and Bilingual Retention Specialist to join our team. The Retention Specialist will conduct...


  • New Castle, United States DelDOT Full time

    Introduction Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families...