Child Care Worker - Evening Shift

Rite of Passage Brand; Lignum (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match up to 6% after 1 year

Paid Time Off accrual

Job summary

Childhelp Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Youth Care Worker to supervise at-risk youth in a residential setting. You will support physical, personal and health needs while providing counseling and skill-building opportunities.

The role emphasizes documenting behaviors, participating in education and recreational activities, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to meet individualized treatment goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 6 months experience working with children preferred (paid or volunteer).
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth at a residential treatment facility.
• Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development.
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities; participate in educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

Skills

Experience with children

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Childhelp Alice Tyler Vil 23164 Dragoon Rd Lignum, VA 22726, USA

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at‑risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Worker at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia

Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Pay: Starting at $19 to $23 an hour based on education and experience.

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within90 days)

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

What you will do: Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth at a residential treatment facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Youth Care Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 6 months experience working with children preferred (paid or volunteer)
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test

Schedule: Work week will be 5 eight hours shifts including both Saturday and Sunday. Evening Shift: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Care Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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