YOUTH CARE WORKER

Youth Care Workers (YCWs) provide supervision and behavioral re-direction to teenage girls living in a large residential program. YCW’s work as a team, providing coverage  24/7 for emotionally disturbed and challenging youth – victims of neglect, abuse, and/or abandonment. Full time, part time and sub (on-call) YCW’s are needed for the 4PM to Midnight and the Midnight to 8AM shifts

including weekends. Must be available for weekends. Benefits for full time employees  only.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Supervise teen girls in residential care
  • Behavioral redirection of youth
  • Review and correct chores-compliance
  • Transporting residents in agency vans
  • Oversee recreational outings
  • Teach/role model independent  living skills
  • Complete comprehensive rounds/accountability for teens activities

Qualifications and Skills

  • High school graduate plus. at least, 10+ “post graduate adult

        life experience”

  • Previous experience with special population is helpful
  • Positive parenting abilities/experiences
  • Common sense and mature judgement are essential
  • Patience and ability to positively interact
  • A valid Florida driver’s license is required
  • Pass all DCF, federal state, county, and local background checks
  • All female group home requires all female staffing

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

 

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