Direct Care Specialist - Madison Youth Ranch 2nd Shift

Florida United Methodist Children's Home; Pinetta (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida United Methodist Children's Home seeks a Direct Care Specialist at the Madison Youth Ranch, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children in crisis. This role emphasizes strong communication and observational skills, ensuring quality care and support while fostering trusting relationships with at-risk youth.

Benefits

Competitive insurance plans

Work life balance with flexible scheduling

Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match

Educational tuition reimbursement

Incredible training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum age for this position is 21 years old.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children/families, either in work or volunteer capacity.

Responsibilities

• Work with youth whose behaviors reflect trauma-related experiences.
• Build trusting relationships with youth and effectively communicate.
• Handle emergencies and follow protocols while maintaining boundaries.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Direct Care Specialist - Madison Youth Ranch 2nd Shift

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

How We Help Children in Need

At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Why the Children’s Home?

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans 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

What You Need

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum age for this position is 21 years old
• Minimum of one year experience working with children/families, either in work or volunteer capacity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to work with youth whose behaviors can reflect that of 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.

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.