Floater - Youth Care Worker

Florida United Methodist Children's Home; Deltona, Enterprise (FL, AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance plans

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Discounted tuition rates

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting children in Deltona is seeking individuals committed to enriching the lives of children and families. This role requires working with youth in crisis, maintaining accurate case notes, and building trusting relationships. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include flexible scheduling, health insurance, and retirement plans.

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 can reflect trauma-related experiences.
• Maintain strong communication for accurate and detailed case notes.
• Establish appropriate limits and boundaries with youth.
• Handle emergencies and follow appropriate protocols.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Crisis intervention

Ability to build trusting relationships

Energy and flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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 (formerly the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home) 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 Residing Hope?

Benefits

• 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.

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