Youth Care Specialist 1

Job Listing ID:

4486337

Job Title:

Youth Care Specialist 1

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Newport

Date Posted:

05/05/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Youth Care Specialist 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincoln/jobs/newprint/5323388) Apply ? Youth Care Specialist 1 Salary $23.44 - $26.38 Hourly Location Lincoln County, OR Job Type Full-Time Job Number 26-37 (330) Department Community Justice Division Juvenile Opening Date 05/01/2026 Closing Date 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Position Summary The Lincoln County Juvenile department is looking to add a Youth Care Specialist 1 to our Youth Tides team. This person will p erform professional care and monitoring of youth activities in a multiple purpose Juvenile Shelter. This role is also responsible for m onitoring daily activities of youth placed in the Facility and other programs and providing 24-hour intake duties for all referred youth during shift. $23.44 - $26.38 per hour•Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer. Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage 11% County contribution to 401(k) County funded Health Savings Account (HSA) $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Sunset over Youth Tides Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities Supervise the daily activities of youth: Provide for the physical safety, nourishment, cleanliness, and supervision of all youth admitted. Maintain the overall upkeep of the facility and participates in meal preparation. Supervise and instruct youth in expected daily living, leisure, and work activities. Maintain discipline, order, respect for authority and desirable patterns of conduct. Ensure youth receive educational instruction and health care. Monitor facility diligently to ensure against youth misconduct, runaways, safety hazards, accidents, or fire. Promote a positive environment within the facility. Confront consequences and redirects youth in a positive manner using trauma-informed care principles or other evidence-based practices adopted by the department. Perform initial 24-hour intake screening duties for all youth referred during shift. Confer with Juvenile Probation Officers regarding detention decisions. Complete intake duties of all youth admitted to the facility. Transport youth as needed. Complete intake forms and document youth activities: Complete documentation and forms regarding admission and releases. Report individual behavior and performance as observed. Report shift activities. Informs personnel on incoming shift of facility status. Maintain youth files according to department standards. Inspect, clean, and monitor the facility: Inspect and ensures the facility is clean and equipment is in working order. Report any needed repairs to supervisor. Instruct youth in proper housekeeping practices and maintenance of their living areas.

Attend staff training and meetings:

Attend team or shift meetings. Maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI). Maintain required certifications for a Food Handlers license and First Aid & CPR. Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

EXPERIENCE

Six months of experience in work dealing with youth, preferably in a group or correctional setting.

Job Classification:

Social and Human Service Assistants Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 See Job Summary

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

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