Youth Development Professional (Boca Raton and West Palm Beach) at HomeSafe

Wayne State University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional $2.00/hour shift differential for 3PM-11PM shifts

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Youth Development Professional in Florida. This role involves direct care and supervision of children in a therapeutic group home, adhering to scheduling and implementing behavior management strategies. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, one year of relevant experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Additional shift differential pay offered for certain schedules. This is an engaging opportunity for those passionate about child development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision of children in the group home.
• Adhere to the established daily schedule of activities.
• Implement the behavior management system and maintain communication.

Skills

Experience working with children/adolescents

Ability to drive

Skills in behavior management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Child Development Associate preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

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.