Residential Services Worker - Youth Resident Coordinator

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

Assists in the implementation of treatment and educational programs for abused, neglected, and emotionally and socially handicapped children placed in residential care. Works closely with counselors and other staff to develop and implement programs to improve functioning of each child. An employee assigned to this position is responsible for the conduct and welfare of children placed in residential care. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Residential Services Supervisor and is reviewed through meetings, observations and achievement of desired results.

Residential Services Worker – Representative Duties/Assignments

• Develops strategies to address behavioral problems of youth in residential care.
• Ensures appropriate supervision of children at all times and notifies supervisors of unusual problems which may arise.
• Monitors children's physical condition and reports any medical needs to supervisor to assure proper attention and documentation.
• Transports children to and from scheduled activities and appointments.
• Prepares all required reports and ensures all documentation is accurate and processed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Coordinates with casework or clinical staff in implementing treatment and case plans.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Implements educational and behavioral management goals and assists in development of those goals.
• Performs other related work as required.

Youth Resident Coordinator – Representative Duties/Assignments

• Maintains continuous supervision of children at all times, notifying supervisors of unusual problems, which may arise.
• Assists in implementation of educational and behavioral management goals.
• Assesses children's problems to make appropriate applications of social learning techniques.
• Monitors children's physical condition and reports any medical needs to nurse and/or supervisor to assure proper attention and documentation.
• supervises and/or participates in all activities planned for the children.
• Transports children to and from scheduled activities and appointments.
• Prepares all required reports and ensures all documentation is accurate and processed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Residential Services Worker — Associate's Degree (or 60 college credits) from an accredited institution and two years of experience in direct child care. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for the two years of experience. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License and may be required to provide own vehicle for job-related duties.
• Youth Resident Coordinator — High school graduate or equivalent and two years of experience in direct care of children, preferably in a residential setting; or an equivalent combination of education or training. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and may be required to provide own vehicle for job-related duties. Must be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in word processing functions, preferably Microsoft Word, and email functions.

Preferences

Experience in a residential setting.

Final date to receive applications

Open Date: 01/28/2026

Close Date: 02/11/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Residential Services Worker — Pay Grade: 10, From $18.10 to $20.54; FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Youth Resident Coordinator — Pay Grade 09, From $17.01 to $19.29; FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Placement based on County…