Youth Care Worker - Sub

One Hope United • Lake Villa, IL

7d

About The Position

One Hope United’s residential care program provides services to adolescents in foster care who may be traumatized or in crisis. The Youth Care Worker is part of a team providing mental health services and supervision in a residential home. The role supports youth through strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care, and helps them develop skills and work toward goals in their Individual Treatment Plans and OHU Residential Program Plans. Available shifts are overnights and weekends.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of human services experience preferred.
• Preferred: high school diploma or better in General Studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional 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 in their Individual Treatment Plans and OHU Residential Program Plans.
• Provide strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care and treatment.
• Participate in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved behavior modification program and obtain 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.
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities.
• Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams.

What This Job Offers

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