Youth Care Specialist
UHS
Summary
Foundations for Living is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Specialist to work with at-risk youth receiving treatment services for trauma. A Youth Care Specialist works closely with our youth ensuring our residents are safe and programming successfully within our facility.
Job description
In this role you will be responsible for providing daily care and supervision to our residents, while working collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure the delivery of quality care. This position allows you to utilize your own creativeness to support our youth on a daily basis.
The Specialist provides direct care, safety and security, and supervision of residents through positive role modeling. The Youth Care Specialist actively works to support the facility mission of providing an environment of safety so that the residents feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.
Foundations For Living is an 84 bed secure residential treatment facility for youth addressing mental health and substance abuse issues. Located on the edge of Mansfield, Ohio, in a 14 rolling, wooded acres rural setting, Foundations For Living has easy access to I-71.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
- At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in challenging situations
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
- Valid State Driver's License with appropriate Endorsements
- Certified in CPR and First Aid (part of orientation class)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.