Youth Development Worker
Mcbride Quality Care Services Inc•Mount Pleasant, MI
•$0 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
Join the team at the Isabella County Day Treatment Program and become a positive influence in the lives of adolescents who need guidance, structure, and support. As a Youth Development Worker, you'll help create a safe, therapeutic environment where youth can build confidence, develop life skills, and work toward positive behavioral change. Every day brings new opportunities to mentor, encourage, and make a lasting impact. If you're compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to have you on our team.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience working with adolescents in a child care agency, child placement agency, educational setting, or comparable life experience such as parenting or youth mentoring.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Ability to pass criminal background and driving record checks.
- Ability to complete required training, including CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to maintain required annual training hours.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Compassionate and patient
- Positive role models
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong communicators
- Team-oriented
- Calm under pressure
- Passionate about helping youth succeed
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor youth in a structured therapeutic environment.
- Build positive relationships while providing guidance, encouragement, and support.
- Facilitate group activities and individual interactions.
- Implement established treatment plans and behavioral interventions.
- Transport youth to and from the program, appointments, and community activities.
- Administer medications as directed and maintain accurate documentation.
- Complete required reports, progress notes, and daily documentation.
- Participate in Treatment Team meetings, staff trainings, and interdisciplinary meetings.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program environment.
- Help prepare meals and assist with daily program operations.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth while following program policies and confidentiality requirements.
Benefits
- Same Day/Next Day Pay Available
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Overtime Opportunities
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Years of Service Recognition
- Paid Training
- Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities
- Medical Insurance, including HSA
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Term Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability & Accident Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
