Youth Care Worker - Evening Shift

Rite of Passage

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Worker at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia. Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
6 months experience working with children preferred (paid or volunteer)

Responsibilities

Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth at a residential treatment facility.
Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development.
Provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs.
Monitor and document behaviors and activities.
Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.