Floater Youth Care Worker-Peoria

One Hope United; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per

Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation

Paid Personal Days

Paid Sick Days

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403b Retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Plans

Career ladders and development

Job summary

One Hope United in Peoria, IL, seeks a Floater Youth Care Worker to supervise youth, implement treatment plans, and support daily living skills under OHU policies. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches and requires active participation in team trainings and documentation.

The position offers a path for professional growth within a mission-driven agency and provides comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with suitable driving record.
• Dcf background check and approval to transport youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies.
• Follow treatment plans and support daily living skills.
• Transport youth to court hearings, appointments, and activities.
• Document requirements timely and accurately.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience

Willingness to engage with youth

Discretion/Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Software applications

Job description

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly .

Generous Vacation

Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year…1 mental health day.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Tuition Assistance

We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors .

Professional Development

Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.

We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.

Position:Floater Youth Care Worker-Peoria

Location: Peoria, IL

Job Id:6622

# of Openings:0

Full Time- Floater Youth Care Worker-Peoria, IL

Job Duties Include:

• Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies
• Maintains a therapeutic home Interactions with all clients reflect a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
• Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
• Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
• Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care
• Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices in order to continuously improve the delivery of services to our clients
• Maintains a spirit of teamwork with other residential home staff; this includes attending weekly team meetings and staffing's, as required
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff
• Transports clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments
• Completes all documentation required for the position in a timely and accurate manner
• Abides by client and program confidentiality to the highest standard

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Other

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
• DCF background check & approval to transport youth

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
• Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of youth with behavior disorders and/or mental health issues
• Willingness to engage with youth in social and recreational activities, as well as act in a surrogate parent role including assisting with homework, chores, attending appointments, school activities and events and any DCF-related expectations
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
• Ability to accept direction and modify interactions with youth at direction of supervisory and clinical team

We Invest in You!

• Tuition assistance up to$2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind Of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on the candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United.

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