Youth Care Coach & Advocate

Mercy Home; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 33 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a full-time Youth Care Worker to support youth in our residential programs. You will build therapeutic relationships, provide supervision, teach life skills, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Candidates should be at least 21, have a high school diploma (or bachelor’s), possess a valid IL driver’s license, and demonstrate reliable attendance and a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Pay is $24–$25 per hour.

Qualificações

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds and safely restrain youth if needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to drive a van.

Responsabilidades

• Build therapeutic relationships with youth and their caregiving systems.
• Provide program structure with supervision, guidance and role modeling.
• Coach youth and young adults; teach skills and support goal attainment across domains.
• Engage in care planning, attend meetings, and participate in supervision.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Active listening

Empathy

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with 5 years experience in youth development

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is seeking a full-time Youth Care Worker to support youth in our residential programs. You will build therapeutic relationships, provide supervision, teach life skills, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Candidates should be at least 21, have a high school diploma (or bachelor’s), possess a valid IL driver’s license, and demonstrate reliable attendance and a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Pay is $24–$25 per hour.