Youth Care Worker

One Hope United • Lake Villa, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

One Hope United’s residential care program provides a range of quality services to adolescents in foster care. Youth entering residential care are traumatized and sometimes in crisis. As a Youth Care Worker in our residential program, you are a part of a team that provides a range of mental health services to our youth. Only overnight shifts available (10:00p - 10:00a or 11:00p - 10:00a; 4 days/week).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21-years-old according to contract requirements
• Auto Insurance
• Driver's License
• Physical Exam/TB

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of human services experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for the youth in their residential home.
• Trains, models, and builds skills for the youth.
• Teaches youth skills in daily living, recreational activities, socialization, and independent living through individual and group instruction.
• Empowers youth toward the goals outlined in their Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plans.
• Is trained in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved behavior modification program (receiving a certification!).
• Is a vital part of the youth’s growth and development.
• Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength based, trauma informed, and person centered.

Benefits

• Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation days annually
• 6 paid personal days annually
• 5 paid sick days annually
• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403b retirement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long-term disability after 1 year of employment
• Retention bonuses throughout the year
• 403 B Employer contributions
• Weekend differential for all youth care positions (15% on Saturday, 10% on Sunday)
• Health savings account
• Dependent care
• Commuter and transit benefits
• Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
• Career ladders
• Professional development
• Promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
• 1 paid Mental Health Day annually

What This Job Offers

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