Youth Care Specialist

Youth Care Specialist – Residential Youth Services
Location: Hastings, FL
Job Type: Full-Time | Various Shifts (Waking & Non-Waking Hours)
Pay: $19.00/ hr
Schedule: Includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
About Youth Opportunity & Deep Creek Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Deep Creek Youth Academy accommodates 117 males aged 12–19 across multiple overlay programs—including IMH, CMH, SAOS, MHOS, BDD/DD, and medically complex care. Delivered within a trauma‑informed, 24/7 residential setting, youth receive individualized clinical services such as Skill Streaming, Living in Balance, MRT, and Impact of Crime, alongside therapeutic recreation, life skills training, and restorative justice. Onsite nursing, psychiatric care, licensed dietitian meals, incentive systems, and Youth Advisory Board input foster engagement. Length of stay is tied to treatment progress, criminogenic risk reduction, and readiness to reintegrate
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.
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)
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
Apply Today
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No