Overnight Youth Care Advocate (Part-Time)

Mercy Home For Boys And; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a Part Time Overnight Youth Care Worker to support youth in our residential programs. You will serve as an advocate, role model, and coach, helping youths reestablish themselves in a safe environment.

The role requires staying awake during overnight shifts, completing bed checks, maintaining logs, and collaborating with family and school resources. We offer training, growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to stay awake and alert during hours of rest for the Youth.
• At least two years of experience working with youth.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to drive a van.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and, with training, physically restrain youth.
• Commitment to the agency’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and aware of milieu.
• Conduct bedroom checks at minimum every 30 minutes, more frequently as needed.
• Log bed checks and youth activities in the program logbook.
• Be responsible for timely communication (incident reports, family contacts, logs, email, on-call supervisor).
• Engage with youth in daily routines and activities.
• Build a therapeutic relationship with Youth and their families.
• Develop and implement each Youth’s individual Treatment Plan.
• Collaborate with School Resources, Career Resources and After-School Program teams.
• Provide supportive supervision and role modeling for the Youth.
• Develop and support creative interventions for Youth.
• Participate in supervision meetings and family outreach.
• Utilize CPI de-escalation techniques and safety protocols.
• Provide transportation for Youth and their family systems as necessary.
• Learn and apply the agency’s treatment philosophies and practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a Part Time Overnight Youth Care Worker to support youth in our residential programs. You will serve as an advocate, role model, and coach, helping youths reestablish themselves in a safe environment.

The role requires staying awake during overnight shifts, completing bed checks, maintaining logs, and collaborating with family and school resources. We offer training, growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace.