Overnight Youth Worker

MitchellChamber; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefit package

Job summary

MitchellChamber in Mitchell, South Dakota, is seeking a Youth Care Worker to supervise young residents during evening and night shifts. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness, documentation, and engaging with youth in morning routines.

This position starts at $18.00/hour with a full benefit package available for full-time employees. Experience working with youth is preferred, but the company is willing to train individuals interested in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth preferred but training is available.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences in the population.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents and activities, intervene in crises.
• Ensure cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Participate in morning routine activities with youth.
• Regularly check on sleeping children and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Introduction

If you prefer working independently and can work night time hours or weekend hours, this position is for you! Typically the Youth Care Worker begins a shift at the Abbott House after all the young people have gone to bed. In the quiet of the evening, you are responsible for regularly checking on sleeping children, facility cleaning, and documentation. Once the girls wake up you will also be assisting with morning routines.

Wage Range

Starts at $18.00/hour based on experience. A complete benefit package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but willing to train individuals interested in working with youth.
• Ability to communicate with, lead, and maintain authority as you work with young people to complete morning routines in a positive manner and prepare for school.
• Effectively interact with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the client population.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of residents and resident activities including intervening appropriately in crisis situations.
• Assure cleanliness of assigned work areas and note all maintenance needs.
• Participate with youth when appropriate and provide leadership in activities including morning routines.
• Check on sleeping children, facility cleaning, and documentation during night shift.
• Assist with morning routines after the girls wake up.