Overnight Youth Care & Support Specialist

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a Youth Care Worker to support youth in our residential program. You will act as advocate, role model and coach, helping youth re-establish themselves in a secure environment and pursue their goals.

The role requires at least 21 years old, a HS diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), 2+ years of youth experience, and a valid IL driver’s license. This is a part-time weekend night shift with a pay range of $23–$24/hour, at our Walsh Campus.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or GED required; 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.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license (or ability to get one), able to drive a van.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and aware of milieu.
• Conduct bedroom checks at a minimum of every 30 minutes, with visual sight of each youth.
• Log accurately in the program logbook all bed checks and youth activity.
• Communicate timely and accurately with families, logs, incident reports, and on-call supervisor.
• Engage with youth in daily routines and activities and build a therapeutic relationship with Youth and their families.
• Develop and implement each Youth’s individual Treatment Plan and support School Resources and After-School Program partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Maturity

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a Youth Care Worker to support youth in our residential program. You will act as advocate, role model and coach, helping youth re-establish themselves in a secure environment and pursue their goals.

The role requires at least 21 years old, a HS diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), 2+ years of youth experience, and a valid IL driver’s license. This is a part-time weekend night shift with a pay range of $23–$24/hour, at our Walsh Campus.