Youth Care Worker

Responsibilities

Leading daily programming activities and promoting positive participation
Engage with residents through recreational activities, groups, meals, and other aspects of daily living
Responding to critical resident needs as they arise
Participating in developing and maintaining a therapeutic, safe, and supportive environment
Actively participating in house and team meetings
Attending initial and ongoing training sessions

Benefits

• Initial and continuous training
• Flexible scheduling
• $1 per hour weekend shift differential pay
• Double holiday pay
• No cost Employee assistance program
• Retirement match and planning
• Eligible for a performance-based pay increase at 6 months and 1 year during the first year of employment, and then annually thereafter

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Ability to type and document daily activities
• Must be caring and resilient
• Current student or graduate with a degree in human services, behavioral counseling, criminal justice, or a related field preferred but not required
• Previous experience working with an adolescent population preferred but not required

Schedule

• The minimum shift requirement is one weekday shift per week and two shifts every other weekend.
• Typical shifts for this position include:
• Weekdays - 3pm to 10pm
• Weekends - 9am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and midnight to 6am
• Holidays (rotation) - 9am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and midnight to 6am