Evening Youth Care Mentor (2nd Shift)

Youth Crisis Center; Love Grove Farms (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Crisis Center in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Youth Care Specialist (2nd shift) to supervise and mentor residents aged 10-17 in a short-term residential shelter. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will provide life skills through demonstrations and group/individual instruction in a structured setting.

Qualifications include at least a high school diploma, and a minimum six months of related experience; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles for youth and families.
• Crisis intervention knowledge for counseling of youth with behavioral needs.
• Language knowledge of English and grammar.
• Knowledge of education/training principles for medical instruction.
• Nursing ethics knowledge.
• Knowledge of youth and family personal services processes.
• Microsoft Word and data processing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor and administer client medications daily after admission to the residential program.
• Ensure intake/discharge processes, behavioral management system, documentation and data collection meet QA standards.
• Provide health guidance to clients and ensure they are dressed, fed, and ready for school or activities.
• Transport clients to off-site activities and appointments when requested.
• Ensure safety and security of all clients.
• Complete personal training objectives within set timeframes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Youth Crisis Center in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Youth Care Specialist (2nd shift) to supervise and mentor residents aged 10-17 in a short-term residential shelter. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will provide life skills through demonstrations and group/individual instruction in a structured setting.

Qualifications include at least a high school diploma, and a minimum six months of related experience; a valid driver’s license is required.