Child Care Worker - Evening Shift

Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility specializing in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our 270-acre farm location provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We take a holistic approach to serving children by meeting their physical, emotional, and educational needs.

About the role

Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth at a residential treatment facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal, and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral, social, physical, and educational skill development. You will create a supportive atmosphere, monitor and document behaviors and activities, and participate in educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities. Youth Care Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and supervision for at-risk youth in a residential treatment facility
• Address physical, personal, and health needs through individual counseling and skill development
• Create a supportive atmosphere tailored to each youth’s needs
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities
• Participate in and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities
• Collaborate with professional staff to meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 6 months of experience working with children preferred (paid or volunteer)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test

Pay

Starting at $19 to $23 an hour based on education and experience. Earn a $1,000 bonus after successful completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage within 90 days
• Company-paid life insurance within 90 days
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues

Schedule

5 eight-hour shifts per week, including both Saturday and Sunday. Evening shift: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM.