Youth Care Worker I

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions • Lawrence, TX

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About The Position

Pathways Family Services is seeking a Youth Care Worker in Topeka, Kansas. The role supports youth as they heal, grow, and work toward a brighter future by building meaningful relationships and providing consistent guidance. The worker serves as a mentor and positive role model, helps create a safe and supportive environment, teaches life skills and healthy decision-making, and encourages growth, resilience, and success. The posting lists an average hourly rate of $16.01, including wage, incentives, bonuses, and overtime. Pathways describes the work as mission-driven and offers career growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, paid training, and competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Passion for helping youth succeed.
• Complete a Predictive Index assessment; the posting states it takes 5–7 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for youth.
• Create a safe, supportive environment.
• Teach life skills and healthy decision-making.
• Encourage growth, resilience, and success.
• Help transform lives through meaningful relationships.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Paid training
• Competitive pay and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED