Youth Shelter Worker - Part-Time Weekends - 3rd Shift

About the role

Join our dedicated Youth Shelter Program as a Youth Care Worker, where your energy and compassion will make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth facing challenging circumstances. This part-time weekend position (3rd shift) offers an opportunity to provide safe, supportive, and empowering care to young individuals in need. You will serve as a positive role model, assist with daily activities, and help foster a nurturing environment that promotes growth, stability, and hope.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to youth in the shelter, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times—never leaving them alone
• Supervise youth at all times with in-person, eyes-on supervision (no camera supervision)
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, meal preparation, and recreational activities
• Monitor residents’ behavior and implement behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions
• Maintain close communication with other staff members while working shift
• Support youth with their individual care plans, including medication administration and health monitoring such as vital signs
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and update case management files regularly
• Facilitate conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to create a calm and respectful environment
• Assist with light cleaning duties to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming space for all residents

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with young people of a similar age to the youth population (generally ages 12–17)
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HSED
• Must meet all WCS and funder/licensing requirements, including reference, criminal, and caregiver background checks
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Skills

• Working knowledge of positive child/youth development
• Patience and understanding of difficult life situations
• Ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
• Basic computer skills
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities
• Sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic, and disability issues

Physical Demands

• Duties require constant activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program
• May be required to use physical intervention in situations where there is immediate physical harm posed to youth or staff
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Driving may be required

Work Environment

• State-licensed shelter care facility
• Work is performed throughout the building, in the community, and occasionally in the homes of youth
• Local travel may be required to fulfill essential functions of the position
• Ability to provide coverage as needed
• Ability to manage youth who have experienced significant trauma and express it through behaviors

Driving is required for this position.