Youth Care Worker - Part- Time/ Sub

One Hope United•Lake Villa, IL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

One Hope United’s residential care program provides quality services to adolescents in foster care, including youth who have experienced trauma and may be in crisis. The Youth Care Worker is part of a team providing mental health services and supervision in a residential home. The role uses strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care to support youth’s growth and development. Available shifts are overnights and weekends; the position is listed as part-time/substitute.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old according to contract requirements.
Required certifications and documents: auto insurance, driver's license, and physical exam/TB.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of human services experience preferred.
Preferred: High School Diploma or better in General Studies.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision for youth in their residential home.
Train, model, and build skills with youth.
Teach daily living, recreational, socialization, and independent living skills through individual and group instruction.
Support youth in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Treatment Plans and OHU Residential Program Plans.
Provide strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care and treatment.
Participate in training for the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) behavior modification program and receive certification.

Benefits

Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation annually, 6 paid personal days, and 5 paid sick days.
Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan and employer contributions.
Flexible spending accounts.
Short-term disability options.
Agency-paid life insurance up to $50,000 based on salary.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Voluntary legal plans.
Agency-paid long-term disability after one year of employment.
Retention bonuses throughout the year.
Weekend differential: 15% on Saturdays and 10% on Sundays.
Professional growth opportunities with increased responsibility and pay.
Mental Health Professional certification from Medicaid after five years of work as a Youth Care Worker, with eligibility for a role with increased responsibility and pay.