Youth Care Advocate — Entry-Level Impact

Lutheran Services Florida; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Telehealth

EAP

Life insurance

Holidays

PTO

403(b)

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida in Leesburg is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to provide direct service and supervision within the shelter. You will monitor daily resident activities, support intake processes, and relay programmatic issues to the Program Manager.

This entry-level role requires a HS diploma and strong organizational and communication skills; no remote work. You will help with meals, chores, vehicle upkeep, and crisis response as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level position; experience with youth in a structured setting preferred (Supervisor/Manager discretion).
• Must have good organization, written and verbal skills; dependability, discretion and good judgement essential.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Detect safety and security hazards and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in client case plan implementation and monitoring.
• Assist with day-to-day facility maintenance with Program Manager.
• Ensure 24-hour direct care staff coverage with Program Manager.
• Screen clients, conduct intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys.
• Coordinate youth intakes and orientation during the intake process.
• Maintain program reports with the Program Manager.
• Supervise youth, prepare meals and assign chores.
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles.

Skills

Organization

Written skills

Verbal skills

Dependability

Discretion

Judgement

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida in Leesburg is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to provide direct service and supervision within the shelter. You will monitor daily resident activities, support intake processes, and relay programmatic issues to the Program Manager.

This entry-level role requires a HS diploma and strong organizational and communication skills; no remote work. You will help with meals, chores, vehicle upkeep, and crisis response as part of a dedicated team.