Youth Care Specialist

Foundations For Living; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundations For Living is seeking a compassionate Youth Care Specialist to work with at-risk youth. This role involves providing care, supervision, and support in a residential treatment facility, ensuring a safe and empowering environment for healing. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401(K) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and supervision to residents.
• Ensure safety and quality care through positive role modeling.

Skills

Collaboration

Professionalism

Compassion

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Foundations for Living is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Specialist to work with at-risk youth receiving treatment services for trauma.

If you have a passion for helping youth, want to make a difference, and work in a unique environment that changes lives, apply today to join our amazing team!

A Youth Care Specialist works closely with our youth, ensuring our residents are safe and programming successfully within our facility. In this role, you 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. This position allows you to utilize your creativity to support our youth daily. The Specialist provides direct care, safety, security, and supervision of residents through positive role modeling. The Youth Care Specialist actively works to support the facility's mission of providing a safe environment where residents feel empowered to heal and build hope for the future.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are passionate about working with at-risk youth, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off

Foundations For Living is an 84-bed secure residential treatment facility for youth addressing mental health and substance abuse issues, located on the edge of Mansfield, Ohio, on 14 wooded acres with easy access to I-71.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Experience:

At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting, with the ability to work collaboratively, maintain professionalism, and pass background and drug screenings.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid State Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements and Certified in CPR and First Aid (included in orientation).

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, handle objects, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. Occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distant, and peripheral vision, color and depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Therapeutic Hold:

May occasionally need to physically restrain clients using authorized hold procedures as a last resort for safety.

Work Environment:

Residential facility setting with exposure to clients exhibiting challenging behaviors. May involve outside weather and local travel. Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

EEO Statement: We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and teammates, supporting diversity and inclusion.

Notice: Our HR team is here to assist candidates in matching skills with career opportunities. We do not request personal or financial information via email during recruitment. Suspicious contacts should be reported to https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.