Youth Care Specialist

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Rockdale (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Free RX delivery on most medications

Tuition reimbursement and professional

development

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven work enviro

Job summary

Youth Opportunity & Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, TX is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to supervise 7–10 youth through daily activities, support their development, and help maintain a safe, structured environment aligned with trauma-informed care.

The role partners with treatment teams to monitor progress, facilitate group activities, assist with schoolwork, and document incidents and progress for ongoing treatment planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Crisis intervention certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor youth activities, safety, and well-being.
• Facilitate group meetings and support conflict resolution.
• Implement behavior management systems and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with schoolwork, activities, and treatment goals.
• Document daily progress, incidents, and observations.
• Communicate with treatment teams about youth progress.

Skills

Supervision

Conflict resolution

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Crisis intervention certification

2 years of college coursework or experience with youth

Job description

Youth Care Specialist – Residential Youth Services

Location: Rockdale, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Various Shifts (Waking & Non-Waking Hours)
Pay: $17.00/hr
Schedule: Includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

About Youth Opportunity & Rockdale Youth Academy (Rockdale, TX)

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, Texas is a 65‑bed secure Youth Academy for males ages10 to17, offering trauma‑informed care across mental health, substance abuse, and sex‑offender treatment needs. The center integrates clinical therapy, education (via Inspire Academy, including GED prep), restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training.

Youth typically stay 6 to9months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; victim‑impact awareness; pre‑vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units, Youth Advisory Board‑guided incentive programs, and licensed dietitian‑managed nutrition support stabilization and reintegration planning.

About the Role

As a Youth Care Specialist, you will supervise and support 7–10 youth through daily activities while helping them develop the internal skills they need to succeed. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety, modeling positive behaviors, and contributing to each youth’s treatment progress.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting


• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period


• Free RX delivery on most medications


• Tuition reimbursement and professional development


• Robust Employee Assistance Program


• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor youth activities, safety, and well-being


• Facilitate group meetings and support conflict resolution


• Implement behavior management systems and de-escalation techniques


• Assist with schoolwork, activities, and treatment goals


• Document daily progress, incidents, and observations


• Communicate with treatment teams about youth progress

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to pass background checks

Preferred:

• 2 years of college coursework or experience working with youth


• CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certification (or willingness to obtain)

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.