Hiring: Youth Care Specialist Company: Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC Location: Crestview, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:34:46 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •2 years of experience working with youth preferred (if no college coursework) Required Skills: •Supervise and monitor the activities of a group of youth, maintaining constant awareness of their whereabouts •Ensure safety and security through adherence to procedures on movement, security, contraband, headcounts, and reporting •Utilize group counseling techniques, individual relationships, positive discipline strategies, and crisis intervention when necessary •Represent youth needs and progress to treatment teams and provide progress reports •Facilitate daily meetings (“huddle-ups”) to encourage accountability and teamwork •Support classroom teachers by reinforcing educational content in living units •Encourage and support youth engagement in activities and programs that promote learning and personal growth •Document daily shift activities and population counts, refer special needs or medical concerns, and communicate key events to incoming shifts Qualifications: •High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of college coursework in a social or human services field preferred •Strong verbal communication skills; able to relate to youth in a professional, non-patronizing manner •Group counseling and leadership skills •Analytical thinking and sound judgment •Certification in First Aid, CPR, and crisis intervention required during probationary period •Demonstrated capacity to document clearly and objectively Compensation: •Medical, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!