Youth Care Worker - 2nd shift

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for youth.
• Supervise and support youth to ensure their physical and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized care plans.
• Teach and model positive coping skills, emotional regulation, and life skills.
• Lead group activities that support social, recreational, and personal development.
• Monitor and document daily behavior, progress, and any incidents.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations, using de-escalation and emergency protocols when needed.
• Communicate regularly with youth and staff regarding progress and concerns.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and professional ethical standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience or training in trauma-informed care, behavior management, or therapeutic environments is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Dependable, calm under pressure, and effective at problem-solving.
• Willingness to work a consistent schedule, including rotating weekends and on-call shifts.
• Must pass background checks and drug screening as required.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time Shifts:
• First shift: 6AM - 2:30PM | $18.05/hour
• Second Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM | $19.87/hour
• PRN (As Needed): PRN Base Rate: $15.45/hour
• Weekend Premium: Additional $3.00/hour for weekend shifts
• Shift Structure:
• Full-time staff on 1st and 2nd shifts work a 4-days-on / 2-days-off rotation
• All full-time staff share on-call responsibilities and weekend rotations

About Bashor Children's Home

Bashor Children’s Home is a 501-C-3 non-profit child welfare agency affiliated with the United Methodist Church. We provide help for troubled children and their families through residential care, day treatment/alternative education, foster care, and many other services. Bashor has become a regional provider for services over the last 100 years and works with over 150 children daily from 22 counties and 3 different states.

Department

Direct Care

Role

Youth Care Worker

Locations

Bashor Campus

Why Join Bashor?

• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time staff
• The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable youth