Youth Care Worker 3rd Shift

General Description

The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of unaccompanied children (UC’s), with the aim of meeting their developmental, cultural, and care needs by ensuring their day‑to‑day care, actively participating in program activities, supporting the UC’s case plan, and developing their personal skills.

About You

A self‑motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and education. You are personable, energetic, and empathetic, able to manage multiple staff, managers, and projects in a prioritized manner to meet Urban Strategies’ internal goals and Head Start Performance Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 12 months of experience working with young people
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Competencies: proactive mindset, conflict mediation, team‑oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe home environment for UC’s.
• Provide line‑of‑sight and sound supervision of children to meet ratio requirements.
• Supervise children to meet ratio requirements.
• Provide new and challenging opportunities for development.
• Encourage and assist in learning competencies for independence.
• Encourage and engage clients in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate community access and integration.
• Maintain tracking documents, logs, and reporting requirements.
• Work as a team with other Youth Care Workers and shift supervisors to promote a safe and healthy environment for the UC.
• Adhere to the case plan for assigned UC with direction from caseworkers and/or supervisors.
• Support appropriate cultural activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Remote work for eligible positions
• Medical and dental coverage paid 95% by the company and 5% by the employee (individual or family)
• Vision coverage paid 100% (individual or family)
• 401(k) matched contributions up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation time (varies by program and position)
• 9 sick days and 11 holidays
• Long‑ and short‑term disability coverage at no cost
• Company‑provided laptop (if required)
• Company‑issued cellphone (if required)
• Meaningful employee engagement programs
• Education discounts (BA‑PhD) with a variety of education partners

Pay

$21.46 per hour

Schedule

Up to 6 days per week, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource, and connect faith‑ and community‑based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the team serves the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

Company culture is guided by three core values:

• Authentic Relationships: Building genuine, mutual‑development connections that honor each person’s inherent dignity and worth.
• Servant Leadership: An other‑centric mindset that informs how leaders build up individuals, families, and communities.
• Intentional Compassion: A deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.