Overnight Youth Caregiver

We’re Hiring: Overnight Youth Caregiver 🌙 Join The Children’s Home Network and help create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for youth in our residential cottage program. As an Overnight Youth Caregiver, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and comfort of up to 17 youth while supporting their growth, development, and success.

What You’ll Do Provide overnight supervision: Monitor youth to ensure their safety, security, and well-being throughout the night. Create a supportive environment: Build positive relationships with youth and serve as a trusted role model and advocate. Support daily routines: Assist with bedtime routines, personal hygiene, cleanliness, and other daily living skills.

Promote positive behavior: Use trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Complete safety checks: Conduct and document environmental rounds at least every 15 minutes, or more frequently when needed. Maintain a safe, clean cottage: Complete nightly cleaning, sanitation, and organization tasks to keep the environment healthy and welcoming.

Monitor health and medications: Follow agency procedures for medication administration and documentation, and report health or safety concerns. Maintain accurate records: Complete shift reports, safety logs, incident reports, and other required documentation. Work as part of a team: Collaborate with coworkers, clinicians, and other professionals to support each youth’s treatment goals.

Respond to emergencies: Follow established safety procedures and reporting requirements when incidents occur. What We’re Looking For At least 23 years of age. High school diploma or GED. Minimum of six months of experience working with children. Associate degree in human services or a related field and residential care experience preferred.

First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Valid Florida driver’s license and eligibility for agency vehicle insurance. Ability to complete required state and federal background checks, FDLE clearance, and sexual predator screening. Dependability, patience, compassion, and a commitment to working with youth who have diverse needs and experiences.

Why Join Our Team? Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth. Help youth develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills. Gain valuable experience in residential youth care and trauma-informed practices. Work alongside a team committed to helping children and families thrive. Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re dependable, compassionate, and passionate about helping youth feel safe and supported, we encourage you to apply for the Overnight Youth Caregiver position at The Children’s Home Network!