Youth Care Worker - 3rd Shift (Part -Time )

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services•Hoyleton, IL

About The Position

The Residential Youth Care Worker delivers structured daily therapeutic programming for youth under the guidance of an assigned supervisor. The role involves meaningful therapeutic interactions and skill-building activities, with accurate documentation in accordance with Medicaid Rule 140. Using Hoyleton’s CARE practice model and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), the Youth Care Worker fosters developmental relationships, promotes youth growth, and maintains a safe, supportive therapeutic environment. The position operates in a residential and community-based environment and may require travel to agency sites, client locations, and partner organizations. The role includes overnight supervision, including bed checks every 15 minutes, and therapeutically engaging youth who have difficulty with bedtime or sleeping. CARE and TCI training must be completed upon hire, with ongoing application and recertification requirements.

Requirements

Basic first aid skills and ability to identify medical needs.
Ability to learn the CARE practice model and implement daily programming consistent with CARE principles.
Ability to learn the TCI curriculum, pass written and physical restraint tests, remain current with refresher training, and perform TCI techniques faithfully.
Complete CARE training and certification and maintain annual TCI recertification.
Remain awake and alert throughout scheduled shifts to ensure client safety and meet DCFS supervision requirements.
Enjoy actively engaging youth and demonstrate emotional maturity, patience, and empathy.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive, supportive relationships with youth.
Meet all DCFS/CANTS clearance requirements.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and oversight to cottage residents as they develop cooking and cleaning skills appropriate to their capacity.
Respond to behavioral issues and participate in client restraint when required.
Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with agency policies and state regulatory requirements.
Engage youth in daily therapeutic activities that develop social, emotional, and other life skills, consistent with individualized treatment goals and CARE principles.
Promote the safety and well-being of youth, coworkers, and self by building positive relationships, understanding youth trauma histories and triggers, anticipating crises, and using TCI de-escalation techniques.
Implement TCI-compliant manual restraint when youth or staff face an immediate serious risk of harm and support relationship repair through TCI Life Space Interviews following crises.
Document Medicaid-compliant therapeutic interventions to complete daily hours of care.
Plan shift activity schedules with the supervisor and youth.
Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision with the supervisor.
Participate in clinical staffings, cottage meetings, and other required agency meetings, and complete initial and ongoing agency training.
During overnight shifts, conduct bed checks for each youth every 15 minutes and therapeutically engage youth experiencing difficulty with bedtime or sleeping.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory and administrative staff.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
6 weeks of paid parental leave
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
Employer-paid life insurance
Optional supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members
Tuition reimbursement
BenefitHub Perks Program offering employee discounts