Youth Worker/Direct Care - Heartland Boys Academy

Teen Challenge Southeast•Nebo, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Boys Academy, a Christian boarding school for at-risk teen boys ages 12-17, is looking for energetic, responsible, team players that will commit to meeting the daily needs of teen boys in a residential setting. The Direct Care position requires candidates to live on campus in ministry-provided housing. The relationship formed between Direct Care staff and students provides a bridge of communication that supports, sustains, and brings effectiveness to the counseling arena, and program activities, and further creates an atmosphere of love and acceptance. In this position, the Direct Care staff will communicate wisdom, direction, hope, and encouragement to hurting teenagers. Through specialized training including trauma-informed care, Heartland Boys Academy seeks to bring young men hope, healing, and life-long skills to thrive. You bring a calling and the heart to serve troubled teens and their families and we will provide the tools and the training to fulfill that calling!

Requirements

Must live on campus in ministry-provided housing.
Background check required.
Pastoral or ministerial leader reference required.
At least 21 years of age.
Good driving record for the past 3 years.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related fields such as youth ministry, psychology, etc.
Prior experience such as youth ministry, camp counselor, residential care, house parent, etc.

Responsibilities

Meet the daily needs of teen boys in a residential setting.
Communicate wisdom, direction, hope, and encouragement to hurting teenagers.
Support, sustain, and bring effectiveness to the counseling arena and program activities.
Create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.