Youth Care Advocate | Flexible Hours & Training

Positive Alternatives; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial and continuous training

Flexible scheduling

$1 per hour weekend shift differential

Double holiday pay

Retirement match and planning

No cost Employee assistance program

Performance-based pay increase at 6/12

Job summary

Positive Alternatives is seeking a Youth Care Worker to foster a positive living environment for our teenage residents by offering support, encouragement, and guidance. You will lead daily programming, engage residents in activities, respond to needs, and help maintain a therapeutic, safe, and supportive environment while participating in team meetings and trainings.

The minimum shift includes one weekday per week and two weekend shifts, with typical hours including alignment with afternoon and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to type and document daily activities.
• Must be caring and resilient.
• Current student or graduate with a degree in human services, behavioral counseling, criminal justice, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working with an adolescent population preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily programming activities and promoting positive participation.
• Engage with residents through recreational activities, groups, meals, and other aspects of daily living.
• Responding to critical resident needs as they arise.
• Participate in developing and maintaining a therapeutic, safe, and supportive environment.
• Actively participating in house and team meetings.
• Attending initial and ongoing training sessions.

Education

Degree in human services or related field preferred

Job description

Positive Alternatives is seeking a Youth Care Worker to foster a positive living environment for our teenage residents by offering support, encouragement, and guidance. You will lead daily programming, engage residents in activities, respond to needs, and help maintain a therapeutic, safe, and supportive environment while participating in team meetings and trainings.

The minimum shift includes one weekday per week and two weekend shifts, with typical hours including alignment with afternoon and