Awake Overnight Youth Care Specialist St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) - St. Augustine, FL Full-Time | Overnight Shift Do you want a job where you can make a difference while others are asleep? St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) is seeking dependable, compassionate, and observant individuals to join our residential team as an Awake Overnight Youth Care Specialist . This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of youth receiving residential behavioral health services. This is more than an overnight monitoring position—you'll provide supervision, guidance, crisis intervention, and support while helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can heal and thrive. What You'll Do Maintain an awake presence throughout the entire overnight shift. Monitor residential cottages and conduct scheduled safety and room checks. Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all youth. Provide direct supervision, behavioral management, and positive guidance. Serve as a positive role model and mentor for youth in care. Respond calmly and effectively during behavioral or medical emergencies. Notify supervisors, house parents, on-call staff, or emergency responders when necessary. Wake youth according to individualized treatment plans when required. Complete accurate shift documentation, logs, and incident reports. Communicate important information during shift change. Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other overnight duties. Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance or safety concerns. Assist youth with hygiene needs and distribute approved personal care items, clothing, and linens. Follow each child's treatment plan and agency policies to provide consistent structure and discipline. Attend required staff meetings and complete all required training.

Qualifications Applicants must possess:

High school diploma or GED (required). A valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record. A history free of offenses that would prohibit signing the Affidavit of Good Moral Character . The ability to successfully pass all required criminal background screenings, drug screening, and pre-employment requirements. The ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift. Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills. The ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond effectively during crisis situations.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

A genuine desire to serve as a positive role model and mentor for children. Professionalism and the ability to interact respectfully with youth, families, coworkers, and community partners. A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and willingness to work cooperatively for the benefit of the children and the organization. The ability to provide consistent structure, supervision, and appropriate behavioral guidance in accordance with agency policies and each child's individualized treatment plan. A commitment to creating a safe, stable, and homelike environment where youth feel respected, supported, and cared for. Training SAYS provides comprehensive training, including: New Employee Orientation CPR/First Aid (if required) Crisis Intervention Training Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control Universal Precautions 40 hours of annual in-service training Why Join SAYS? At St. Augustine Youth Services, you'll become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping children overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Every overnight shift contributes to providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for youth who need it most.

We offer:

Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees Paid training and professional development Opportunities for advancement A supportive, team-oriented workplace Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on the lives of children If you're dependable, compassionate, and committed to making a difference—even while the rest of the world sleeps—we encourage you to apply today. Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025).

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