Bilingual Youth Care Specialist

Residing Hope; Deltona (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance plans

Flexible scheduling

Educational tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Incredible training opportunities

Montessori tuition discount

Job summary

A caring organization for children located in Deltona, FL, is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position. The role requires fluency in both English and Spanish, and at least one year of experience working with children or youth. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with program standards, maintaining facility safety and cleanliness, and providing transportation for youth. Competitive benefits are offered, including flexible scheduling and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children or youth is essential.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Proof of ORR immunizations, including yearly influenza and TB testing, and other required vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all standards for the Caminos Program.
• Maintain staff-to-resident ratio according to agency policy.
• Oversee safety, cleanliness, and order of the facility.
• Maintain order, safety, cleanliness of the facility, and supervision of residents at all times.
• Plan and provide safe transportation of youth to activities and appointments.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow infection control protocols for infectious diseases.
• Administer and document medications as prescribed.
• Provide on-call coverage as required.
• Participate in weekly unit meetings and related documentation.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Experience working with children or youth

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Full‑time, hourly position in Enterprise, FL. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish. Night‑shift positions receive a $1.50 per hour differential.

About Residing Hope

Residing Hope is committed to providing a nurturing environment for children. We care for more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, independent living, and specialized therapy, empowering families to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence‑based care and holistic services.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work‑life balance with flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children or youth (required)
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in both English and Spanish (required)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)
• Proof of Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) immunizations, including yearly influenza and TB testing, and other required vaccinations as detailed below (required)

Required Immunizations:

• Yearly influenza vaccine (August/September through June)
• 1 dose of Tdap within the past 10 years
• 2 doses of MMR
• 2 doses of varicella

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all standards for the Caminos Program, including national accreditation, federal and state licensure, and serve as an internal resource on all applicable regulations.
• Maintain staff‑to‑resident ratio in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure line‑of‑sight and sound supervision of DCF and ORR standards at all times.
• Maintain the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility, housekeeping, and adequate supervision of residents at all times. When no youth are present or unable to perform chores due to illness or quarantine, staff will complete cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, wiping down surface areas, window cleaning, cleaning bathrooms, youth bedrooms, collecting trash, and cleaning company vehicles.
• Plan and provide for safe transportation of youth to activities such as outings, court/legal appointments, meals out, medical appointments, etc.
• Consistently wear appropriate safety PPE when working with youth in quarantine or those awaiting test results, including those designated positive for infectious disease such as COVID‑19.
• Assist with preparing residents for airline travel, accompany residents to the airport as needed, and accompany residents on fly‑outs.
• Provide for the nutritional needs of the youth, including preparation of culturally sensitive meals according to approved dietary menu, and serve and clean up after meals.
• Administer and document medications as prescribed to youth efficiently.
• Promote effective communication and demonstrate the ability to receive, transmit, store, and retrieve information through timely documentation and compliance with logbook policy, as well as active participation in weekly unit meetings.
• Provide mandatory on‑call coverage as required.
• Perform all other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.