Youth Care Specialist (8307)
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for a talented Youth Care Specialist III who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Must be flexible with time availability.
Purpose & Impact The Youth Care Specialist III will be responsible for the shift supervision responsibilities of the shelter.
This individual monitors daily activities and provides additional support to Youth Care Specialists I and/or Youth Care Specialists II.
Essential Functions:
Monitors daily operation of shelter functions.
Provides hands on supervision duties including evaluating shelter staff.
Prepares staff schedules.
Prepares Staff Meeting agenda Monitors scheduling of shelter activities.
Reviews log reports and documentation.
Secures keys, phones, pagers, etc.
as necessary.
Oversees the maintenance of office supplies, food, and other items needed for shelter care.
Monitors petty cash, if applicable.
Assures continuity of transferring client information, shift to shift, and shift to clinical.
Participates in various in-service training sessions.
Attends staff meetings, as directed.
Assists with supervision of clients, as needed.
Maintains on-call responsibilities 24 hours a day 7 days per week.
Completes required paperwork for this position.
Reviews all Security equipment Schedules all inspections eg.
Fire, Health, Automobiles Provides a monthly report in regard to shelter progress to Residential Services Manager.
Submits statistical data as required by program administration Other Functions:
Performs related work as required.
Physical Requirements:
Must have a high level of energy and be able to work long hours.
Education:
As Associate's Degree in Human Services field, or high school diploma/equivalency.
Experience:
Three years experience in direct care service delivery.
Supervision experience preferred.
Skills:
Dependability, discretion, and good judgment are essential.
This individual must possess the ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principal Accountabilities:
Reports to Residential Services Manager.
Team player with co-workers and administrators.
Ensures quality care for clients in a safe, secure environment.
Adheres to licensing and quality assurance standards of state, federal and local governing agencies.
Ensures that Youth Care Specialists I and Youth Care Specialists II provide effective behavior management and supervision of clients during activities.
Adheres to all policies and procedures.
Why work for LSF? LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.
Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays
1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices.
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices.
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Salary:
$21 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
LSF is looking for a talented Youth Care Specialist III who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Must be flexible with time availability.
Purpose & Impact The Youth Care Specialist III will be responsible for the shift supervision responsibilities of the shelter.
This individual monitors daily activities and provides additional support to Youth Care Specialists I and/or Youth Care Specialists II.
Essential Functions:
Monitors daily operation of shelter functions.
Provides hands on supervision duties including evaluating shelter staff.
Prepares staff schedules.
Prepares Staff Meeting agenda Monitors scheduling of shelter activities.
Reviews log reports and documentation.
Secures keys, phones, pagers, etc.
as necessary.
Oversees the maintenance of office supplies, food, and other items needed for shelter care.
Monitors petty cash, if applicable.
Assures continuity of transferring client information, shift to shift, and shift to clinical.
Participates in various in-service training sessions.
Attends staff meetings, as directed.
Assists with supervision of clients, as needed.
Maintains on-call responsibilities 24 hours a day 7 days per week.
Completes required paperwork for this position.
Reviews all Security equipment Schedules all inspections eg.
Fire, Health, Automobiles Provides a monthly report in regard to shelter progress to Residential Services Manager.
Submits statistical data as required by program administration Other Functions:
Performs related work as required.
Physical Requirements:
Must have a high level of energy and be able to work long hours.
Education:
As Associate's Degree in Human Services field, or high school diploma/equivalency.
Experience:
Three years experience in direct care service delivery.
Supervision experience preferred.
Skills:
Dependability, discretion, and good judgment are essential.
This individual must possess the ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principal Accountabilities:
Reports to Residential Services Manager.
Team player with co-workers and administrators.
Ensures quality care for clients in a safe, secure environment.
Adheres to licensing and quality assurance standards of state, federal and local governing agencies.
Ensures that Youth Care Specialists I and Youth Care Specialists II provide effective behavior management and supervision of clients during activities.
Adheres to all policies and procedures.
Why work for LSF? LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.
Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays
1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices.
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices.
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Salary:
$21 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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