Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Rockwood (TN); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

PTO and holidays

Gas stipend per pay period

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven environment

Zusammenfassung

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC in Rockwood, TN, is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to supervise and support a group of 710 youth during waking and non-waking hours. This full-time direct-care role emphasizes safety, structure, and teaching youth internal skills as structure is gradually reduced.

This position offers benefits, a gas stipend for long commutes, and opportunities for professional development in a mission-driven setting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college coursework in social or human services preferred.
• Two years of experience working with youth preferred for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR certification required (obtained during probationary period).

Aufgaben

• Supervise the daily activities of a group of 7–10 youth.
• Ensure compliance with movement, security, contraband, head counts, and reporting procedures.
• Provide a safe, structured environment using group counseling and positive discipline.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Represent youth needs and progress to the treatment team.
• Facilitate huddles and problem-solving groups for peer accountability.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Group leadership

Counseling skills

Documentation

First Aid/CPR

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework

Jobbeschreibung

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC in Rockwood, TN, is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to supervise and support a group of 710 youth during waking and non-waking hours. This full-time direct-care role emphasizes safety, structure, and teaching youth internal skills as structure is gradually reduced.

This position offers benefits, a gas stipend for long commutes, and opportunities for professional development in a mission-driven setting.