Youth Care Worker

Rite of Passage • South Bend, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Youth Care Worker at Safe Passage in South Bend Indiana. Safe Passage is a diagnostic and evaluation facility that works with youth ages 10 to 18. A youth is referred to our program by a DCS case manager or a probation officer to seek a clinical assessment. The youth stay at our locked secure facility for 30 days while our psychologist completes a full diagnostic and assessment of the youth. Safe Passage's psychologist will update diagnosis, treatment plans, and future placement options. Youth will leave Safe Passage in the next 30 days after their assessment is completed going on to one of three places: back home with social services in place, to a foster care or group home, or to a residential facility to work on a youth's recommendations. After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people to become successful adults. As a Youth Care Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check
• Be able to pass a drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment)
• Be able to pass a physical
• Be able to pass a TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock in-person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility.
• Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
• $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days)

What This Job Offers

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