Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist

Everstand; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Free employee health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Everstand is seeking compassionate Youth Care Professionals to join our team. You will provide 24/7 direct care and supervision in a trauma-informed residential setting, helping youth with daily routines and safety. Collaboration with clinical, education, and medical teams is essential.

We emphasize trauma-informed care, relationship-based support, and a consistent environment that fosters healing and growth for youth and families. Join us to make lasting, positive change in our communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or AA with a minimum of 1 year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents, or a similar setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related human services field.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 line-of-sight/sound and/or enhanced supervision based on clinical guidance.
• Assist youth with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, and meals. Meal preparation is required according to the menu, as applicable.
• Provide a safe and calm treatment environment by implementing structured milieu routine, individualized care plans, age-appropriate expectations, and promoting positive behavior interventions that align with Everstand’s PBIS system.
• Support and reinforce methods/techniques of clinical staff and participate in the treatment of residents in interaction, limit setting, therapeutic activities, and implementation of safety and treatment plans.
• Provide mandatory on-call coverage as required. Must be flexible and available to work various shifts during the week/weekend. This may include providing coverage in other program areas.
• Participate in family engagement events held on-site, in the community, out of state, and/or at the family home, as applicable.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in social work / psychology / education

Job description

Everstand is seeking compassionate Youth Care Professionals to join our team. You will provide 24/7 direct care and supervision in a trauma-informed residential setting, helping youth with daily routines and safety. Collaboration with clinical, education, and medical teams is essential.

We emphasize trauma-informed care, relationship-based support, and a consistent environment that fosters healing and growth for youth and families. Join us to make lasting, positive change in our communities.