What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Specialist Overnight position at Cumberland Youth and Family Services?
We’re hiring for an overnight Youth Care Specialist!
Come bring hope and healing to our residents!
At Cumberland, we focus on keeping kids safe & families together. Striving to break the cycles of trauma, neglect, abuse, abandonment, family violence, and poverty. We work to ensure residents feel empowered to believe new beginnings are possible.
You will:
- Supervise & positively interact with youth within prescribed boundaries.
- Maintain a positive and supportive relationship with a team to provide our residents consistency & structure.
- Interact professionally and collaboratively with the youth’s family, TDFPS Caseworker, CASA, and attorneys
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with documentation about shift and residents
- Participate in and support agency-wide staff meetings and activities.
- Maintain the daily schedule for school, activities & appointments
- Assist in the timely fulfillment/execution of goals set forth on each resident’s individualized Plans of Service
Position Requirements
- Must be 21 years old or older
- Valid Texas driver's license & clean driving record
- Work Overnight, Weekends, and some Holidays
- Bachelor’s or associate Degree or H.S. Diploma with 1 - 2 years in a group home or childcare environment
- Must complete background checks required by TDFPS, Department of Public Safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS Central Registry
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18