Youth Development Professional (Girls/Overnight/Lake Worth)

Position Overview:

The YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL is responsible for the direct care and supervision of children in the Specialized Therapeutic Group Home Program. In order to maintain consistency and continuity of care, this position will adhere to the established daily schedule of activities; implement the behavior management system; maintain open communication with co-workers and administrators and complete all necessary documentation.

Open Shifts:

Tuesday-Saturday, 11pm-7am (Overnight)

Qualifications:

• Applicants should have at minimum a high school diploma or GED

• At least one year experience working with children/adolescents.

• Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) encouraged to apply.

• Child Development Associate or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

• A valid Florida's driver's license is required.

• Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more)

Physical Demands:

• Able to physically engage in restraints.

• May involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to moderate weight (10-25 pounds).

• Repetitive sitting; standing; walking; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping; kneeling; talking; and listening.

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to drive.

Benefits offered:

• Paid holidays

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal days

• FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!

• Company-paid life insurance

• Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available

• 403(b) retirement plan

• 403(b) matching - 100% of the first 6%

• Tuition reimbursement

• Referral bonus program