Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist

Everstand; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Health insurance

Free employee health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee benefit programs

Bilingual differential

Job summary

Everstand is seeking a Youth Care Professional to provide direct care, supervision, and trauma-informed support to youth in a residential setting. You will build trusting relationships, assist with daily routines, and collaborate with clinical teams to implement behavioral plans.

Qualifying candidates bring a high school diploma or equivalent, fluency in English and Spanish, and a valid driver's license. This full-time role offers benefits and varied overnight/shift schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or AA required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 1 year of youth/child welfare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth.
• Build positive, professional, and youth-guided relationships.
• Support daily routines, hygiene, meals, activities, education, and life skills.
• Promote a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment.
• Use trained crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Support behavioral and treatment plans developed by the clinical team.
• Participate in individual and group activities that build communication, social, and life skills.
• Complete required documentation and communicate effectively with team members.
• Transport youth to appointments and activities when needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis prevention

De-escalation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED/AA

Job description

Everstand is seeking a Youth Care Professional to provide direct care, supervision, and trauma-informed support to youth in a residential setting. You will build trusting relationships, assist with daily routines, and collaborate with clinical teams to implement behavioral plans.

Qualifying candidates bring a high school diploma or equivalent, fluency in English and Spanish, and a valid driver's license. This full-time role offers benefits and varied overnight/shift schedules.