Residential Youth Care Specialist - Behavioral Health

youthopportunity; Wimauma (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Free Rx delivery on most medications

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is hiring a Youth Care Specialist at Lake Parrish Youth Academy in Wimauma, FL. This direct care role supervises 7-10 youths daily, ensuring safety and guiding development of self-management skills in a structured setting.

The position offers full-time hours with 12-hour shifts, opportunities for professional development, and benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of college coursework in social or human services preferred.
• First Aid, CPR certification required during probation.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Group counseling and leadership skills.
• Analytical thinking and sound judgement.
• Ability to document clearly and objectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor a group of 7-10 youth, ensuring safety and well‑being.
• Adhere to procedures on movement, security, contraband, headcounts, and reporting.
• Utilize group counseling techniques and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provide progress reports to treatment teams and participate in meetings.
• Facilitate daily huddle-ups to encourage accountability and teamwork.
• Support classroom teachers by reinforcing educational content in living units.
• Encourage youth participation in activities promoting learning and growth.
• Document daily shift activities and population counts; communicate key events to incoming shifts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework in social or human services

First Aid/CPR certification

Verbal communication

Group counseling

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Job description

Youth Opportunity is hiring a Youth Care Specialist at Lake Parrish Youth Academy in Wimauma, FL. This direct care role supervises 7-10 youths daily, ensuring safety and guiding development of self-management skills in a structured setting.

The position offers full-time hours with 12-hour shifts, opportunities for professional development, and benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Equal opportunity employer.