Youth Care Specialist

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF SUNCOAST LLC; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Well-Being Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bereavement Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee Discounts

401k Plan with 3% Employer Contrib

Job summary

Family Support Services of Suncoast LLC operates Providence House in Largo, FL, a licensed group home for high-risk youth. The Youth Care Specialist manages daily activities, enforces house rules, maintains program documentation, and supports safety and well‑being of residents.

This role emphasizes assisting youth past obstacles contributing to placement stability. Minimum education is a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate/Bachelor’s in Human Services preferred; a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate/Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience: 1+ year of experience with at-risk children.
• Licensure/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Implement house rules and individual behavior plans for residents.
• Report incidents, injuries and events promptly to appropriate parties.
• Attend all required house and organizational meetings.
• Provide feedback on residents’ behaviors and progress per the Individual Service Plan.
• Review youth records and placement needs to secure supports.
• Complete assigned shift duties and trainings.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Follow-up & follow-through

Diversity & inclusion

Technology platforms

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Providence House - Largo, FL 33771, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Youth Care Specialist

Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Well-Being Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Discounts
• 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution

The mission of Family Support Services is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.

Job Summary

The Youth Care Specialist is a direct care staff position responsible for the daily activities of the FSS licensed group home, Providence House, which includes facility and program documentation, implementing house rules and behavior plans, and providing for the safety and well-being of residents. This position has an emphasis on engaging high-risk youth assigned to the home in overcoming obstacles that contribute to placement instability.

Essential Duties

• Implement house rules for residents, including individual behavior management plans.
• Ensure all incidents, injuries, and/or events are reported to the appropriate parties and in a timely manner.
• Participate in all required house and organizational meetings.
• Provide feedback on residents’ behaviors, needs, and progress on outcomes established in the Individual Service Plan.
• Thoroughly reviewing youth records and placement needs to ensure all available supports are requested and received prior to youth supervision.
• Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
• Complete all required trainings.
• Other Duties As needed

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

Education: A High School Diploma or GED required. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience working with at-risk children

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Valid driver’s license.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to

• Represent self and the organization in a professional manner
• Work irregular hours/shifts ranging including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate shifts as needed
• Demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
• Assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions based on child safety
• Solve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issues
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries with residents and community partners
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
• Perform routine cleaning duties including, but not limited to, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.
• Maintain confidential information
• Remain awake and alert during any shift

Skills

• Competent Written and Verbal Communication
• Strong follow-up and follow through
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices
• Ability to use different technological platforms

Other Requirements

• Clear a Level II Background screening (Live Scan) in which your fingerprints will be used to conduct the screening. Please see the link with further details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Clear a reference check
• Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside
• Clear a Florida abuse and neglect records check
• Clear a substance abuse screen
• Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy.
• Provide copy of automobile insurance.
• Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
• Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify).
• Maintain certification in CPR.
• Complete at least 40 hours of training annually.
• Maintain certification in Human Trafficking through the state of Florida.
• Maintain certification in Professional Crisis Management (PCM)

FSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. FSS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at [e-mail].