Youth Worker - FT 1st Shift (Thursday/Friday Off)

SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES • Evansville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Youth Services is seeking a Full-Time Youth Worker (1st Shift) to join our residential program teams. This role involves supervising youth in our care. The schedule is Saturday through Wednesday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with an hourly rate of $18. All new employees are required to complete a 2-week training program. The first week of training will be mostly completed during Monday - Friday, first shift hours 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver's license and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance.
• Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.
• Previous work with juveniles highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with interpersonal and writing skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related Human Services field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of residents.
• Work schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday through Wednesday. Weekend shifts are required.
• Ability to be a positive role model.
• Provide fair and constructive discipline to the residents.
• Maintain security and safety of facility and residents at all times.
• Maintain complete and accurate resident records.
• Ability to manage personal stress.
• Administer appropriate medication(s).
• Knowledge of policy and procedure manual.
• Transportation of residents.
• Maintain laundry and general cleaning for each unit.
• Ability to work with youth of all ages.
• Screen all admissions/referrals for appropriateness of Hillcrest's programming.

Benefits

• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment!
• 401K Employer Contribution & Match
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Competitive Total Compensation Program

What This Job Offers

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