Youth Care Specialist

Foundations For Living; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundations for Living in Mansfield, Ohio, invites applications for a Youth Care Specialist to support at-risk youth aged 10-17. The role focuses on daily care, safety, and collaborative treatment within a trauma-informed residential setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans, build positive relationships, and participate in group activities while maintaining accurate records and a supportive, healing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid State Driver's License is required.
• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Handle with Care (Offered during New Hire Orientation).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Implement and follow through with treatment plans for residents.
• Provide daily care, supervision, and support to residents.
• Participate in therapeutic groups and activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy living environment.
• Document and maintain accurate records of resident progress and behavior.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

CPR/First Aid Certification

Handle with Care Training

Job description

Foundations for living is a residential treatment center in Mansfield, Ohio, for youths aged 10-17. We provide trauma-informed care that supports emotional healing, personal growth, and academic success in a structured and compassionate environment. Our 84-bed facility is licensed to provide treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, including dependence. Through individualized support and evidence-based programming, we are committed to helping youth build stability, resilience, and hope for the future.

Responsibilities

Our residential treatment facility is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Specialist to work with at-risk youth receiving treatment services for trauma. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing daily care and supervision to our residents, while working collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure the delivery of quality care. A Youth Care Specialist works closely with our youth ensuring our residents are safe and programming successfully within our facility. This position allows you to utilize your own creativeness to support our youth on a daily basis. The Specialist provides direct care, safety and security, and supervision of residents through positive role modeling. The Youth Care Specialist actively works to support the facility mission of providing an environment of safety so that the residents feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Implement and follow through with treatment plans for residents.
• Provide daily care, supervision, and support to residents.
• Participate in therapeutic groups and activities.Maintain a safe and healthy living environment.
• Document and maintain accurate records of resident progress and behavior.

Available Shifts:

We are currently hiring for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift, which pay between $18 and $21.50 per hour, based on education and experience.

• 1st Shift - 5:45am - 2:15pm 2nd Shift - 1:45pm - 10:15pm 3rd Shift - 9:45pm - 6:15am
• Scheduled a 4-day work week, two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts. Will work weekends for at least the first 90 days of employment. SHIFTS/SHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO OPERATIONAL NEEDS

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Handle with Care (Offered during New Hire Orientation).

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.