Direct Care Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Youth Support

Residing Hope; Deltona (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Work-life balance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Montessori tuition discount

Job summary

Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, doing business as Residing Hope, seeks individuals to support children and families in crisis through caring, evidence-based services and holistic care. The role emphasizes writing case notes, collaboration, and trauma-informed approaches.

Dedicated candidates will join a faith-based team, with opportunities for continuing education, employee benefits, and on-site Montessori tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills, including accurate and detailed writing abilities for case notes.
• Must be able to work effectively with co-workers.
• Must be able to set appropriate limits and boundaries with youth.
• Must be able to handle confidential issues.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with youth whose behaviors can reflect trauma-related experiences.
• Must have strong communication skills, including accurate and detailed writing abilities for case notes.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with youth.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential issues.
• Must have the energy and flexibility to meet the changing needs of children/youth.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and make sound decisions.
• Ability to observe individuals and report accurate findings.
• Ability to handle emergencies and follow appropriate protocols.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with youth.
• Must have sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing abilities

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, doing business as Residing Hope, seeks individuals to support children and families in crisis through caring, evidence-based services and holistic care. The role emphasizes writing case notes, collaboration, and trauma-informed approaches.

Dedicated candidates will join a faith-based team, with opportunities for continuing education, employee benefits, and on-site Montessori tuition discounts.