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Programming is delivered within small group living units that emphasize consistency, teamwork, and individualized growth.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About the Role</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">The Youth Care Specialist is a direct-care position responsible for supervising and supporting a group of 7–10 youth during waking and non-waking hours. While ensuring safety and security through appropriate external controls, Youth Care Specialists play a critical role in teaching youth the internal skills needed to live responsibly as structure is gradually reduced.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, consistent, and confident in guiding youth through structure, accountability, and positive behavior change.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Benefits</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Free RX delivery on most medications</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Tuition reimbursement and professional development</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Robust Employee Assistance Program</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Supportive, mission-driven work environment</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Additional Compensation &amp; Incentives</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Retention Bonuses:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">$1,500 after one year</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">$2,500 after two years</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">$3,500 after three years and each year thereafter</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">$70 gas stipend per pay period</span> for employees living 25+ miles from the facility</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Supervise the daily activities of a group of youth, maintaining awareness of all group members at all times</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Ensure compliance with procedures related to movement, physical security, contraband, head counts, and reporting</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Provide a safe and structured environment using group counseling techniques, positive discipline, and the I-Choose behavior modification system</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed to maintain safety</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Represent youth needs, progress, and accomplishments to the treatment team or assigned counselor</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Facilitate huddles, problem-solving groups, and daily reviews that encourage peer accountability and recognition</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt\">Assist classroom teachers by reinforcing educational content and study skills within the living units</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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