Bilingual (Spanish/English) Overnight Youth Care Worker (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) San Francisco (Des Plaine

Maryville Academy; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryville Academy is seeking a Bilingual Overnight Youth Care Worker to provide care and supervision for unaccompanied children at its Des Plaines shelter. The role requires a high school diploma, bilingual skills, and experience in child welfare. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least one year of child welfare experience; residential youth work preferred.
• Completion of Pre-Service training, CPR, ARC Model.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and guidance for unaccompanied children.
• Supervise youth and promote desirable behavior.
• Complete logs, forms, and reports.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Trust-building skills

Good judgment in stressful situations

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's in human services (preferred)

Job description

Join to apply for the Bilingual (Spanish/English) Overnight Youth Care Worker (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) San Francisco (Des Plaines) role at Maryville Academy

Join Maryville Academy and improve the lives of children and families. We have multiple full-time and part-time openings for evening and overnight shifts at the Unaccompanied Children's Shelter in Des Plaines, from 11 PM to 7 AM.

About Maryville Academy

Maryville is a human services organization established as an orphanage by the Archdiocese of Chicago following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, Maryville is dedicated to preserving the dignity of children at every age. Our mission is to help children and families reach their fullest potential by empowering their intellectual, spiritual, moral, and emotional growth. Our services include Behavioral Health, Early Childhood Educational Services, Family Services, Jvenes Adelante Youth Moving Forward, and Residential Services, offered in Chicago, Bartlett, and Des Plaines.

Position Overview

The Care Provider provides services for a diverse population of Unaccompanied Children (UC) of all ages and genders. Responsibilities include daily care, guidance, managing the living environment, and promoting desirable behavior in a safe, nurturing environment.

Essential Functions

1. Follow all Maryville policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
2. Provide for basic needs including nutrition, hygiene, clothing, routines, recreation, laundry, and education.
3. Serve as a role model for youth.
4. Supervise youth with a consistent line of sight.
5. Transport youth safely to activities.
6. Complete logs, forms, and reports.
7. Attend at least 40 hours of training annually.
8. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's in human services preferred.
• At least one year of child welfare experience; residential youth work preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Ability to use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Completion of Pre-Service training, CPR, ARC Model.
• Trust-building skills and ethical boundaries.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, documentation software).
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive vans.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Must sit, stand, walk, bend, and drive for extended periods; lift/move over 40 pounds; perform physical restraints; and work in settings involving contact with traumatized youth. Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance, vision, dental, FSA/HSA, 403b, paid leave, holidays, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement.

For more information, visit www.maryvilleacademy.org. Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to nondiscrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or disability.