Youth Care Specialist – Part-Time | Christian Children's Residential Home

Youth Care Specialist – Part-Time | Christian Children's Residential Home

Blanket Fort Hope | Columbiana, Alabama

Job Type: Part-Time | Approximately 32 Hours Per Week

Location: Restoration Home – Columbiana, AL

Be a Source of Hope. Make a Lasting Difference.

Do you have a heart for helping children heal, grow, and rediscover hope?

Blanket Fort Hope is a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to restoring hope in the lives of child survivors of human trafficking.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and emotionally mature Youth Care Specialists to join our team at the Restoration Home in Columbiana, Alabama.

This is more than a traditional childcare position. It is an opportunity to be a positive, consistent presence in the lives of children who have experienced significant trauma.

Our Youth Care Specialists help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children can experience stability, build healthy relationships, and begin their healing journey.

About the Position

As a Youth Care Specialist, you will provide direct care, supervision, and emotional support to children and adolescents residing at our Restoration Home.

You will work alongside House Parents, social workers, therapists, and other professionals to support each child's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

We are looking for individuals who understand that healing takes time and that patience, consistency, compassion, and healthy boundaries are essential.

This is a part-time position requiring flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Work Schedule

This position offers approximately 32 hours per week, with rotating shifts that may include:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Applicants must be willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed to ensure continuous care for our residents.

What You'll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate, trauma-informed care and supervision to children and adolescents.
• Help maintain a structured, nurturing, and Christ-centered home environment.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, homework, laundry, personal hygiene, and recreational activities.
• Build positive, appropriate relationships with residents while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide emotional encouragement and support during challenging situations.
• Use positive behavior management and de-escalation techniques.
• Model healthy communication, decision-making, and life skills.
• Support each child's individual care plan and developmental goals.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with training and established procedures.
• Communicate effectively with House Parents, social workers, therapists, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promptly report incidents or safety concerns.
• Respond appropriately to medical, behavioral, and emotional emergencies.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, and professional development.

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for helping vulnerable children.
• Demonstrates a mature Christian faith and a willingness to uphold our Christ-centered mission.
• Is patient, compassionate, dependable, and emotionally mature.
• Understands the importance of consistency, trust, and healthy boundaries.
• Can remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
• Is comfortable working with children who have experienced trauma.
• Has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Works well with others and respects established policies and procedures.
• Is dependable and understands the importance of being present for scheduled shifts.
• Is willing to learn and apply trauma-informed caregiving practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide safe, responsible supervision and care.
• Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification through training provided by Blanket Fort Hope during onboarding.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Commitment to Blanket Fort Hope's Christian mission and values.

Preferred:

• Experience working with children or adolescents.
• Experience in residential care, foster care, behavioral health, education, or trauma-informed settings.
• Coursework or a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience with positive behavior management and crisis intervention.
• Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, or related healthcare training.

Relevant hands-on experience will be considered in place of preferred degrees or certifications.

Why Work at Blanket Fort Hope?

At Blanket Fort Hope, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, valued, and hopeful about the future.

Our Youth Care Specialists are an important part of that mission.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of child survivors of human trafficking.
• Work alongside a dedicated team committed to healing and restoration.
• Develop valuable experience in trauma-informed residential care.
• Serve within a Christ-centered organization where compassion, integrity, and faith guide our work.
• Help children build confidence, stability, and hope for their futures.

Important Considerations

Working with children who have experienced trauma requires patience, emotional maturity, flexibility, and a strong commitment to professional boundaries.

This position involves more than supervising children. It requires building trust, providing consistent care, and responding compassionately to challenging behaviors and emotional needs.

We are looking for team members who take this responsibility seriously and want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of the children we serve.

Join Our Mission

If you have a heart for children, a commitment to Christian service, and a desire to be part of something meaningful, we encourage you to apply.

Help us restore hope, one child at a time.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Work Location: In person