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Youth Development Specialist

With Friends Inc.
Gastonia, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

Responsibilities:

Direct Care: Participate in the screening and intake process of residents; participate in the development and implementation of the residents’ care plan; implement training, behavior, communication, leisure and other programs as prescribed in residents’ care plan; monitor residents’ home living and personal care activities and provide guidance and training toward self-sufficiency; provide support and supervision to resident in food preparation and laundry, etc.; ensure that social and recreational activities are planned and carried out; provide supervision and participate when appropriate in social and recreational activities; ensure that residents’ clothing and other possessions are adequate and appropriate; ensure residents have all personal/hygiene items; ensure that all residents are in bed at the correct time; conduct periodic bed check during the night and early morning hours; ensure that residents rise at the correct time and perform morning routines; ensure residents take medication; ensure that residents get to school and other appropriate day programs.

Administrative: Document and report all significant incidents affecting the health and safety of the residents and the general operation of the shelter; ensure that all data collection, reports, shift notes are completed on time; assist with the general operation and maintenance of the shelter, such as cleaning and repairs; report for work on time; follow correct procedure for requesting time off from work; follow personal appearance guidelines; ensure the availability of materials for program and recreational activities; ensure that residents’ clothing and other possessions are adequate and appropriate; participate in monthly staff meetings, individual supervision, scheduled training and fire drills; use discretion regarding confidential information.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years old; required
  • High school diploma or equivalent; required
  • 1 year experience working with youth in a residential setting; required
  • First Aid/CPR; required
  • Blood Borne Pathogens; required
  • Driver’s License; required
  • Defensive Driving; can pass required training
  • Physical within the past 12 months; required
  • TB within the past 12 months; required
  • Background Checks; required
  • Drug Screening; required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Must be at least 21 years old; required

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • working with youth in a residential setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • Blood Borne Pathogens (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Defensive Driving (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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