Youth Care Worker - Locked Secure Units - 2nd Shift

About the role

Helping youth and their families.

Responsibilities

- Have experience working directly with troubled or traumatized youth. - Have a passion for helping teens see alternatives to a life of incarceration or gangs. - Want to be a positive role model for teenagers who may have experienced homelessness, abuse, addiction, and community violence. - Have an interest in learning more about trauma informed care, substance abuse treatment, and skills training. - Are looking for experience before applying to an MSW or counseling program, or the police academy. - Are veterans of the armed forces seeking to mentor youth. - Have an interest in physical fitness, coaching, and mentoring. - Have a reputation for being positive, strengths based, and solutions focused. - Have an ability to build morale and to aid in the development of a healthy team.

Requirements

- 21 years of age. - High school diploma or equivalent. (Preference and salary adjustment for those possessing or in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.) - Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Agency requirements. - A pre-employment background check as well as a physical exam and drug test will be required, including a TB test.

Schedule

Second Shift starting at 1:30PM until 10PM.

Pay

Starting salary $19.87 (for 2nd shift) per hour, depending on education and experience. Generous benefit package.

Benefits

Great benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to making a positive impact on the lives of youth.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or human services preferred. - Experience in a related field preferred. - Ability to pass a background check, physical exam, and drug test.

Skills

- Trauma-informed care - Substance abuse treatment - Skills training

Benefits

- Professional development opportunities - Supportive work environment - Positive impact on youth lives