Youth Care Specialist

Job Title: Youth Care Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Youth Care Specialist to join our team. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to make a meaningful difference in their lives, please apply today.

Company Overview: Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC is dedicated to empowering youth with individualized needs to achieve success and independence by establishing solid foundations of physical and emotional well-being, positive social and familial relationships, and education.

Job Summary: The Youth Care Specialist will supervise a group of 7-10 youth through activities during waking and non-waking hours, providing a safe and secure environment using group counseling techniques, individual relationships, and positive discipline methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the activities of a group of youths, maintaining knowledge of the whereabouts of all group members.
• Provide a safe, secure environment using group counseling techniques, individual relationships, and positive discipline methods.
• Represent each youth's problems, needs, and accomplishments to the treatment team.
• Call and/or conduct problem-solving group meetings and daily reviews with the assigned group of youths.
• Assist classroom teachers in the delivery of subject matter and transfer of class content and study practices to the living units.
• Document daily shift occurrences and frequent population counts as required by local and corporate policy.

Requirements:

• Education – Two years of college coursework in social or human service field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience – For incumbents with a high school diploma or equivalent, two years' work experience working with youth preferred.
• Skills – Verbal skills to relate effectively with youth on an adult level, without patronizing, are required. Group counseling and leadership skills are required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligible after 60 days of employment.
• 401k with 100% match up to 4% of your salary after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays (for full-time employees).
• Tuition Assistance and Opportunities for Growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, region, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or any other legally protected status.