Youth Mentor — Residential Care Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Telehealth (24/7 online access to Docs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer paid life insurance (1Xsalary

13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Generous PTO (starting at 16 days)

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. is seeking Youth Mentors to supervise adolescent residents in group homes across Florida.

The role involves direct care, safety, daily routines, transportation, and engaging youths in recreational activities while managing challenging behaviors with empathy and boundary-setting. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, dependability, and the ability to build positive relationships with at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with youth.
• Reliability, discretion and sound judgment in daily tasks.
• Ability to build positive relationships with at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of youth residents and ensuring safety.
• Assist with meals, hygiene, medications, and daily routines.
• Transport youth to appointments or field trips.
• Maintain facility security and cleanliness.
• Plan and participate in recreational and social activities.
• Document incidents and maintain logs per policies.
• Support intake and discharge processes for youth.
• Participate in training, meetings, and supervision.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Dependability and judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. is seeking Youth Mentors to supervise adolescent residents in group homes across Florida.

The role involves direct care, safety, daily routines, transportation, and engaging youths in recreational activities while managing challenging behaviors with empathy and boundary-setting. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, dependability, and the ability to build positive relationships with at-risk youth.