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Youth Care Specialist – Residential Youth Services
Location: Elizabethton, TN – Elizabethton Youth Academy
Job Type: Full-Time | Various Shifts (Waking & Non-Waking Hours)
Pay: $17.00 hr
Schedule: Includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
About Youth Opportunity & Elizabethton Youth Academy (Elizabethton, TN)
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Elizabethton Youth Academy in Elizabethton, Tennessee is a secure Youth Academy providing trauma‑informed residential care for adjudicated boys. Youth benefit from structured education, clinical mental health treatment, restorative justice, and pre‑vocational training, delivered in a safe, therapeutic setting.
Youth typically remain in care for 6 to 9 months, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; life skills and social skills training; victim‑impact awareness; and restorative justice. Small group living units support family engagement and prepare youth for successful transition to community life.
About The Role
As a Youth Care Specialist, you will supervise and support 7–10 youth through daily activities while helping them develop the internal skills they need to succeed. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety, modeling positive behaviors, and contributing to each youth’s treatment progress.
Benefits
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Make a difference with us. Apply through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Elizabethton, TN – Elizabethton Youth Academy
Job Type: Full-Time | Various Shifts (Waking & Non-Waking Hours)
Pay: $17.00 hr
Schedule: Includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
About Youth Opportunity & Elizabethton Youth Academy (Elizabethton, TN)
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Elizabethton Youth Academy in Elizabethton, Tennessee is a secure Youth Academy providing trauma‑informed residential care for adjudicated boys. Youth benefit from structured education, clinical mental health treatment, restorative justice, and pre‑vocational training, delivered in a safe, therapeutic setting.
Youth typically remain in care for 6 to 9 months, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; life skills and social skills training; victim‑impact awareness; and restorative justice. Small group living units support family engagement and prepare youth for successful transition to community life.
About The Role
As a Youth Care Specialist, you will supervise and support 7–10 youth through daily activities while helping them develop the internal skills they need to succeed. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety, modeling positive behaviors, and contributing to each youth’s treatment progress.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Supervise and monitor youth activities, safety, and well-being
- Facilitate group meetings and support conflict resolution
- Implement behavior management systems and de-escalation techniques
- Assist with schoolwork, activities, and treatment goals
- Document daily progress, incidents, and observations
- Communicate with treatment teams about youth progress
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass background checks
- 2 years of college coursework or experience working with youth
- CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certification (or willingness to obtain)
Make a difference with us. Apply through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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