Youth Worker - PT 2nd Shift

Southwestern And Affiliates • Evansville, IN

3d

About The Position

Hillcrest Youth Services is seeking a part-time Youth Care Worker for its residential program. The role supervises residents and helps maintain their safety, security, and well-being. The regular schedule is second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, with applicants required to be available at least three days per month. A two-week training program, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., is required upon hire.

The Youth Worker provides positive role modeling and fair, constructive discipline; maintains accurate resident records; administers appropriate medications; transports residents; and performs laundry and general cleaning for each unit. The position also involves screening admissions and referrals for appropriateness of Hillcrest’s programming and working with youth of all ages. Candidates must manage personal stress and follow the policy and procedure manual.

Hillcrest lists part-time benefit options, including identity theft and critical illness coverage, a student loan assistance program, physical and financial wellness programs, a competitive total compensation program, and individualized orientation and training. Candidates must pass required background checks and a drug screen.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and writing skills.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and qualify for the company's vehicle liability insurance.
• Must pass required background checks, including county and state checks, fingerprinting, a CPS check, a sex offender registry check, and a drug screen.
• Must be available at least three days per month.
• Must complete a two-week training program upon hire, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related Human Services field.
• Previous work with juveniles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents in the residential program.
• Serve as a positive role model for residents.
• Provide fair and constructive discipline.
• Maintain the security and safety of the facility and residents.
• Maintain complete and accurate resident records.
• Administer appropriate medications.
• Follow the policy and procedure manual.
• Transport residents.
• Maintain laundry and perform general cleaning for each unit.
• Work with youth of all ages.
• Screen admissions and referrals for appropriateness of Hillcrest’s programming.
• Manage personal stress.

Benefits

• Part-time benefit options, including identity theft and critical illness coverage.
• Student Loan Assistance Program.
• Physical and Financial Wellness Programs.
• Competitive Total Compensation Program.
• Individualized orientation and training program.

What This Job Offers

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