Job Description

What you will be doing as a Youth Care Worker

Full-Time - 40 hours a week guaranteed with possible additional overtime as needed.

Availability: Evenings and weekends

Starting hourly rate is $15.00 with a $0.50 raise after 6 months of successful employment and another $0.50 raise after 1 year of successful employment. ($0.50 shift differential for weekends and graveyard shift)

Applying the Youth Home residential program to manage youth behavior and teach social skills to at-risk youth in our community. Providing immediate intervention to problematic behaviors and providing crisis intervention when necessary. Reporting daily to inform and update supervisors and other youth care workers concerning the progress and wellbeing of each resident. Collaborating with your teammates each day to ensure a smooth a successful day for each youth in the Youth Home's care. Preparing healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks Transporting youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities using Youth Home provided vehicles (Must be confident in driving in all types of weather). Helping youth succeed in education. Have strong organizational skills and be detailed oriented. Maintain a clean work environment and performing cleaning duties as needed. Be able to follow a routine and maintain consistency in the daily schedule as well as consistency in daily behavior management.
What you will bring:

All applicants must be 21+ High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to pass an FBI background check and Central Registry check (No DUI's and no child abuse or neglect charges). Must be able to operate a vehicle, as transporting youth to school/appointments is necessary, this includes unfavorable but drivable conditions to Green River in a punctual manner. A passion for working with youth who require disciplinary guidance and mental and emotional support. An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture. A deep commitment to show up every day (which includes reliable transportation and a valid driver's license).
What we offer:

Small staff to kid ratio! You will never be alone with more than 6 kids during waking hours and 10 kids during sleeping hours; we pride ourselves on supporting our staff through a strong team presence. Paid training! This includes First Aid and CPR Training. Free breakfast/lunch/dinner every shift. Regular recreation events with residents! Going to the movies, rec center, community events, fair, making crafts, etc. Paid overtime on company holidays and any time worked over 40 hours each week (Sunday-Saturday). Annual raises based on performance and merit. Lots of PTO with accumulation starting on day one. Health, vision, and dental benefits for full-time employees.
Being a Youth Care Worker requires empathy, compassion, and patience, and we practice what we teach, and give you our best so you can do your best!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid training
Work Location: In person