Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Starting at $19.25 per hour
As a Youth Care Worker, you will facilitate a positive living environment for our teenage residents by offering support, encouragement, and guidance. The ability to understand the perspective of others is critical and staff must truly care about the success of youth. You will work alongside residents to support achievement of treatment goals through engagement in healthy and productive daily activities by doing the following :
- Leadingdaily programming activities and promotingpositive participation
- Engage with residents through recreational activities, groups, meals, and other aspects of daily living
- Respondingto critical resident needs as they arise
- Participatein developing and maintaining a therapeutic, safe,and supportive environment
- Actively participatingin house and team meetings
- Attending initial and ongoing training sessions
As a youth care worker, you will enjoy these benefits :
Initial and continuous trainingFlexible scheduling$1 per hour weekend shift differential payDouble holiday payRetirement match and planningNo cost Employee assistance programThis job is idea for someone with experience :
CaregivingWorking in schools or childcareWorking in law enforcement or correctionsWorking at youth campsVolunteering in a helping roleSome of the requirements of the position include :
Must be at least 21 years of ageMust hold a valid drivers licenseAbility to type and document daily activitiesMust be caring and resilientCurrent student or graduate with a degree in human services, behavioral counseling, criminal justice, or a related field preferred but not requiredPrevious experience working with an adolescent population preferred but not requiredThe minimum shift requirement is one weekday shift per week and four weekend shifts per month. Additional shifts may be available for individuals interested in working additional hours above the minimum requirement. Typical shifts for this position include :
Weekdays - 3pm to 10pmWeekends - 9am to 3pm, 3pm to11pm, and midnight to 6amHolidays (rotation) - 9am to 3pm, 3pm to11pm, and midnight to 6am