Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
About The Position
Maryhurst is a nonprofit organization located in Louisville, KY, that first opened its door to women and girls in 1843. Today, Kentucky ranks within the top-five states with the highest child abuse rates. Maryhurst's mission is to work to prevent abuse, restore hope, and empower survivors. The organization's residential programs, community-based homes, and outpatient clinical programs all work to serve children in the greatest need. Our residential programs break the cycle of abuse using treatments that restore hope and successfully transition children to more permanent, community or family-based settings. Maryhurst's community and transitional living programs offer tools that prepare survivors of abuse and neglect for better, more hope-filled futures. And lastly, the team at Maryhurst Renewal partners with children, adults, and families who are hurting to find the right combination of support, ultimately clearing barriers to success at home, at school, and in the community. Renewal provides one-on-one, group, and family counseling in office, home, or school-based settings.
Requirements
- Must be at least 24 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work as a team member
- Perform basic writing, communications, and computer skills
- Function as a group leader and role model in relation to troubled youth
- Respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents within a structured group setting
Responsibilities
- Providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the dorm or group home setting.
- Providing structure, safety, and care to severely traumatized children who are often victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse.
- Monitor and interact with kids during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time, and at bedtime, providing a consistent and warm environment they desperately need.
- Dispense medications as necessary.
- Keep accurate documentation.
- Attend weekly/monthly meetings.
- Assist the kids in building positive coping strategies, independent living skills, and healthy relationships.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement plan
- paid time off (PTO)
- vacation time
- paid sick time
- employee assistance programs
- life insurance
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
