Youth Development Professional (Boca Raton and West Palm Beach)

Austin Community College; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2.00/hour shift differential pay for evening shifts

Job summary

A community college in Florida is seeking a Youth Development Professional to oversee and support children in a therapeutic program. The role requires engaging with children, implementing behavior management plans, and maintaining schedules. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience with youth, and possibly certification as a Registered Behavior Technician. This position offers shift differentials for evening shifts and requires a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with children/adolescents.
• Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) encouraged to apply.
• Child Development Associate or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Child Development Associate or CNA preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision of children in a therapeutic group home.
• Implement the behavior management system and maintain documentation.
• Adhere to the established daily schedule of activities.
• Maintain open communication with co-workers and administrators.
• Complete all necessary documentation.

Skills

Experience working with children/adolescents

Ability to physically engage in restraints

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Development Professional (Boca Raton and West Palm Beach)

The YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL is responsible for the direct care and supervision of children in the Specialized Therapeutic Group Home Program. In order to maintain consistency and continuity of care, this position will adhere to the established daily schedule of activities; implement the behavior management system; maintain open communication with co-workers and administrators and complete all necessary documentation.

Shifts Available in Boca Raton:

• Wednesday-Sunday, 3pm-11pm - Floater (Must have the ability to fill in on other days/times)
• Sunday, Monday 7am-3pm and Friday, Saturday 3pm-11pm (Must be able to work all four days)

Shifts Available in West Palm Beach:

• Thursday-Monday, 3pm-11pm (Floater position - requires flexibility to cover shifts on different days/times)

We are offering an additional $2.00/ hour shift differential pay for the 3PM-11PM shift!

Physical Demands:

• Able to physically engage in restraints.
• May involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to moderate weight (10-25 pounds).
• Repetitive sitting; standing; walking; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping; kneeling; talking; and listening.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to drive.

Qualifications:

• Applicants should have at minimum a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year experience working with children/adolescents.
• Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) encouraged to apply.
• Child Development Associate or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.