Senior Child Care Worker

About the role

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at‑risk youth. Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Senior Child Care Worker at the Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp in Lignum, Virginia. Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5‑14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270‑acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission‑driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around‑the‑clock supervision of at‑risk youth at a residential treatment facility.
• Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development.
• Create a supportive atmosphere for the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities.
• Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.
• Serve as a leader within the cottage for youth and fellow Child Care Workers.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Have at least 1‑year experience in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and TB test.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• 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.

Pay

Starting at $21 an hour and negotiable based on education and experience.

Schedule

Work week will be 5 eight‑hour shifts including weekends, holidays and rotating on‑call assignments. Shift times are 6:30 am‑2:30 pm or 2:00 pm‑10:00 pm.