Youth Care Specialist

Youth Care Specialist - Residential Youth Services

Location : Cleveland, TN

Job Type : Full-Time | Various Shifts (Waking & Non-Waking Hours)

Pay : $17.00 - $18.00 / hr

Schedule : Includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

About Youth Opportunity & Cleveland Youth Academy (Cleveland, TN)

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Cleveland Youth Academy in Cleveland, Tennessee is a 15-bed Youth Academy providing trauma-informed residential care for girls ages12 to17. Serving young women in need of intensive mental health services, the center combines clinical therapy, recreation, art, music, and educational support in a structured, supportive environment.

Youth typically remain in care for 3 to 6months, participating in individual, family, and group therapy, life skills training, victim-impact awareness, restorative justice programming, and pre-vocational preparation. Programming is delivered 24 / 7 in small group living units to support emotional stabilization, family engagement, and successful transition back into the community.

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

Key Responsibilities

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.