PT Youth Care Worker - Rockford
About The Position
For youth who have experienced trauma, instability, or mental health challenges, healing begins with consistency, structure, and meaningful relationships. One Hope United is seeking compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Workers to help create a therapeutic residential environment where youth can learn, heal, and grow. In this role, you'll do more than supervise youth. You'll serve as a mentor, role model, coach, and trusted adult who helps young people build confidence, develop life skills, and work toward a brighter future. This is meaningful work where you can make a lasting impact.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and required insurance coverage
- Ability to successfully complete a DCF background check and obtain approval to transport youth
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
- A willingness to work with youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and support to youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach in all interactions.
- Teach, model, and participate in daily living activities, social skill development, emotional regulation, recreation, and independent living skills.
- Implement youth treatment goals as outlined in Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
- Maintain certification and competency in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and other approved behavior-management strategies.
- Follow program schedules, behavioral expectations, and treatment interventions designed to support youth success.
- Serve as a positive role model and provide guidance, structure, and encouragement.
- Collaborate with colleagues and treatment team members to provide high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes.
- Protect client privacy and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days
- Up to 6 paid Personal Days
- Up to 5 paid Sick Days annually
- Medical, dental, vision
- 403(b) retirement
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Short-term disability options
- Agency-paid life insurance up to $50,000 based on salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Agency-paid long-term disability after one year of employment
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Free LCSW and LCPC supervision hours available in some locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
