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Youth Support Specialist- Weekend Staff Carlton Manor Inc. Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Part-time $17 - $20 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Medication administration Caregiving Experience working with individuals with autism CPR High school diploma or GED Driver's License Direct support Care plans Behavioral health
Full Job Description We're Hiring:
Youth Support Specialist in St. Petersburg, FL If you believe that every child deserves safety, stability, and a shot at healing - this might be your calling. At Carlton Manor , we don't just provide residential care - we transform lives . Our Youth Support Specialists are the heart of that mission. They're mentors, role models, guides, and steady hands in the storm. They walk alongside youth who have experienced trauma, helping them build skills, confidence, and trust. Here's what makes this role special: You'll be actively involved in each child's therapeutic journey You'll help create a safe, structured, and nurturing space You'll build strong bonds and model healthy behavior You'll grow professionally with trauma-informed training and team support Whether you have a degree in human services or hands-on experience in care, education, or youth programming, we want to hear from you. If you've got empathy, grit, and a natural way with kids, you might just be who we're looking for.
Pay:
$17.00 - $20.00/hr
DOE Schedule:
Part -
Time and Full-Time Weekend Shifts Available Location:
St. Petersburg, FL (on-site group home environment) Come be part of something bigger. Help write the next chapter for kids who deserve better stories. EEO and ADA Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires a Level II Background Check. For more information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What days and hours are you available to work?
We have multiple locations:
two in St. Petersburg and one in Pinellas Park. Do you have reliable transportation to and from these locations?
