Live-In Youth Care Specialist (Cottage Parent) - 7 on/7 off

Crossnore; Hickory (NC); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k with employer match

Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term

Flexible Spending Plan

Housing/Meals included while on shift

Résumé du poste

Crossnore is hiring a Live-In Youth Care Specialist to care for 9 children/teens in a cottage setting in Hickory, NC. You will live on campus with a partner for seven days, then have seven days off, helping provide warmth, routine, and safety.

A training program and a collaborative team of caseworkers, therapists, and supervisors support you, with a focus on trauma-informed care and long-term growth for the children.

Qualifications

• Patience, steadiness, and a real desire to help kids.
• No specific degree required; related experience valued.
• Residential child care experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Mornings: wake-ups, breakfast, get everyone to school on time.
• Afternoons/evenings: homework, chores, activities, dinner, routines.
• In between: transport, appointments, light cooking and laundry.
• Stay calm in challenging moments using trauma-informed approaches.
• Teach life skills and healthy boundaries toward independence.
• Work with cottage partner, caseworkers, and therapists for consistency.

Connaissances

Patience

Steadiness

Teamwork

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Description du poste

Crossnore is hiring a Live-In Youth Care Specialist to care for 9 children/teens in a cottage setting in Hickory, NC. You will live on campus with a partner for seven days, then have seven days off, helping provide warmth, routine, and safety.

A training program and a collaborative team of caseworkers, therapists, and supervisors support you, with a focus on trauma-informed care and long-term growth for the children.