Job detail
Youth Specialist, Weekends (55392)
YSS
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Mason City, Iowa
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The youth specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth in a residential setting. Duties include leading daily routines, managing group dynamics, providing crisis support, and maintaining accurate client documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with youth or vulnerable populations. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and the ability to pass background checks are mandatory.
high schoolbachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationCollaborationLife skills trainingRecord keepingProblem solvingTime managementFacility maintenanceBehavior managementCultural awarenessClient intakeTrauma-informed careDe-escalation techniquesCrisis supportYouth supervisionService plan management
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Mental health support
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holiday leave
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Wellness program
- Professional liability insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Volunteer time off
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Birthday holiday
- Flu shots
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Athletic club membership
- 403(b) retirement offerings
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Supplemental compensation award