Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

About the role

The Direct Care Worker is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the dorm or group home setting. This integral and rewarding role provides structure, safety, and care to severely traumatized children who are often victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interact with our kids during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time, and at bedtime, providing a consistent and warm environment they desperately need.
• Dispense medications as necessary, keep accurate documentation, and attend weekly/monthly meetings.
• Function as a conscientious team member that assists the kids in building positive coping strategies, independent living skills, and healthy relationships.

Requirements

• Must be at least 24 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Must have the following abilities: to work as a team member, perform basic writing, communications, and computer skills, function as a group leader and role model in relation to troubled youth, and respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents within a structured group setting.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retailment plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Competitive wage starting at $18.00/hr

Schedule

Second Shift positions are 4-day work weeks and are scheduled from 2:30pm-12am during the week and from either 8:00am-4:00pm or 3:45pm-12am on the weekends. Currently Saturday and Sunday shifts are required for all direct care workers.

Additional Information

All applicants must be at least 24 years old. Opportunity to receive two pay increases within the first 90 days.

For more information about Maryhurst, visit maryhurst.org.