Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift

About the role

Maryhurst is a nonprofit organization located in Louisville, KY, founded in 1843 to serve women and girls. Today it works to prevent abuse, restore hope, and empower survivors through residential programs, community-based homes, outpatient clinical programs, and the Maryhurst Renewal counseling team, which provides one‑on‑one, group, and family counseling in office, home, or school settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a therapeutic atmosphere in dorm or group home settings for severely traumatized children.
• Monitor and interact with children during meals, chores, homework, free time, and bedtime.
• Dispense medications as needed and maintain accurate documentation.
• Attend weekly/monthly meetings.
• Assist children in building positive coping strategies, independent living skills, and healthy relationships.
• Function as a team member, group leader, and role model for troubled youth.
• Respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents in a structured group setting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 24 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.

Skills

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Basic writing, communications, and computer skills.
• Function as a group leader and role model for troubled youth.
• Respond appropriately to emotional and physical needs of adolescents.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive wage starting at $18.00 per hour, with the opportunity to receive two pay increases within the first 90 days.

Schedule

Second shift positions are 4‑day work weeks: weekdays 2:30 pm–12:00 am; weekends either 8:00 am–4:00 pm or 3:45 pm–12:00 am. Saturday and Sunday shifts are required for all direct care workers.