Residential Youth Care Worker

MEP Health; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking compassionate Direct Care Staff to support children and young mothers in a faith-based residential program in Vinita, Oklahoma. You will help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing on-site environment while supervising daily routines and guiding life-skills development.

Ideal candidates show experience with at-risk youth or families, maintain strong boundaries, and share a heart for mission-driven, faith-informed service that helps families heal and progress toward

Qualifications

• Experience with at-risk youth or families.
• Strong boundaries and boundary management skills.
• Heart for mission-driven, faith-informed service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, structure, and a nurturing on-site environment.
• Supervising daily routines and assisting with life skills development.
• Modeling positive behavior and supporting crisis interventions.
• Documenting observations and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Helping families heal, grow, and work toward lasting independence.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Boundary management

Mission-driven service

Job description

We are seeking compassionate Direct Care Staff to support children and young mothers in a faith-based residential program.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring safety, structure, and a nurturing environment on-site
• Supervising daily routines and assisting with life skills development
• Modeling positive behavior and supporting crisis interventions
• Documenting observations and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Helping families heal, grow, and work toward lasting independence

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience with at-risk youth or families
• Strong boundaries and boundary management skills
• A heart for mission-driven, faith-informed service