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?
Work Location: In person
