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.