Developmental Youth Caregiver

Children; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Children's Home Network in Tampa, FL is seeking a Developmental Youth Caregiver to provide daily care, supervision, safety, and emotional support to youth ages 6-17 in a therapeutic residential setting.

You will work with youth who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, helping them develop independence and life skills, while collaborating with therapists, teachers, and families; salary range is $20.00 to $21.00 annually.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree in a human services-related field preferred.
• At least one year of residential-setting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least six months of experience working with children.
• Must be at least 23 years old.

Responsabilidades

• Daily care and supervision: Ensure the safety, health, and well-being while supporting personal hygiene, meals, bedtime routines, and daily chores.
• Behavioral and emotional support: Use trauma-informed care, PBIS, and crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques.
• Life skills development: Teach social skills, communication, anger management, problem-solving, goal setting, housekeeping, cooking.
• Activities and recreation: Plan and participate in educational, recreational, social, spiritual, and community activities.
• Therapeutic teamwork: Collaborate with therapists, teachers, medical personnel, families, and other staff to support goals.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate records of youth activities, behaviors, medications, safety checks, and incidents; report concerns.
• Medication and health care: Administer and document medications per procedures and coordinate with medical staff.
• Family and placement support: Help prepare youth and families for foster care, adoptive placements, or reunification.
• Maintaining a safe environment: Keep cottages clean; follow confidentiality and safety policies; transport youth to activities and appointments.
• Training and meetings: Attend team meetings, treatment plan reviews, and at least 40 hours of specialized training annually.

Conocimientos

Patience and empathy

Communication and teamwork

Behavior management

Understanding child development

Documentation accuracy

Professional boundaries and safety

Educación

High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

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Developmental Youth Caregiver

Tampa, FL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $21.00 Annually

A Youth Caregiver at The Children's Home Network is responsible for providing daily care, supervision, safety, and emotional support to children and teenagers ages 6-17 in a therapeutic residential setting. The role includes working with youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them develop independence, life skills, and positive behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily care and supervision: Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of youth while supporting personal hygiene, self-care, meals, bedtime routines, and daily chores.
• Behavioral and emotional support: Use trauma-informed care, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors and encourage positive choices.
• Life skills development: Teach social skills, communication, anger management, problem-solving, goal setting, housekeeping, cooking, and other independent living skills.
• Activities and recreation: Plan and participate in educational, recreational, social, spiritual, and community-based activities appropriate to each child's age and needs.
• Therapeutic teamwork: Collaborate with therapists, teachers, medical personnel, families, and other staff to support each child's treatment goals and overall development.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate records of youth activities, behaviors, medications, safety checks, and incidents. Complete environmental checks at least every 15 minutes and report concerns appropriately.
• Medication and health care: Administer and document medications according to agency procedures and coordinate with medical staff regarding health needs.
• Family and placement support: Help prepare youth and families for foster care, adoptive placements, or reunification.
• Maintaining a safe environment: Keep cottages clean and organized, follow confidentiality and safety policies, and transport youth safely to activities and appointments.
• Training and meetings: Attend team meetings, treatment plan reviews, and at least 40 hours of specialized training annually.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree in a human services-related field is preferred or listed as an additional qualification.
• At least one year of residential-setting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least six months of experience working with children.
• Must be at least 23 years old.

Important Skills for This Role

• Patience, compassion, and empathy.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors and stressful situations.
• Understanding of child development and individual needs.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and accurate documentation.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow safety procedures.