Youth Care Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Telehealth (24/7)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer paid life insurance (1X)

13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Generous PTO starting at 16 days/year

403(b) plan with employer match

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to supervise youth ages 10-17, ensure a safe environment, and transport residents for activities. The role emphasizes serving as a positive role model and encouraging educational growth and life skills.

The position requires working Saturday 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., with Thursdays and Fridays off, and may include additional duties as assigned. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with youth in an organized setting.
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other local languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Maintain daily security and upkeep of facility.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Supervise residents during activities.
• Effectively manages behavior and supervision during activities.
• Assign and supervise chores.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes and administer surveys when directed.
• Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
• Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.

Skills

Youth work experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Dependability

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Youth Care Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The required schedule for this role is:

Saturday:1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday:12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Days Off:Thursday & Friday

Purpose & Impact:

This is a direct service delivery position. The Youth Care Specialistsupervises youth ages 10-17, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment and transports and accompanies residents with outside activities. As the Youth Care Specialist, you will be that role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills.

Essential Functions:

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
• As directed, participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions.
• Attend staff meetings, as directed.
• Assist with supervision of residents during activities.
• Effectively manages behavior and supervision of residents during activities.
• Assign and supervise chores.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes and administer client satisfaction surveys when so directed.
• Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
• Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and be flexible with scheduling.
• Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.

Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Skills/Abilities:

• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within theorganization.

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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