Youth Care Specialist - Growth, Impact, Great Benefits

One Hope United; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Paid sick days

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

403b retirement

Job summary

One Hope United seeks a dedicated Youth Care Worker to supervise youth in a residential home and to model and teach essential life skills. You will facilitate individual and group activities that promote independence, socialization, and coping strategies within a Trauma-informed framework.

You will participate in skill-building and support plans, and you may pursue Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21 years old according to contract requirements.
• 1–3 years of human services experience preferred.
• Auto Insurance required; Driver's License required; Physical Exam/TB required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for youth in the residential home.
• Train, model, and build skills for youth.
• Teach daily living, recreational activities, socialization, and independent living skills.
• Support youth toward goals in Individual Treatment Plans and Residential Program Plans.
• Receive training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.
• Be a vital part of the youth’s growth and development.

Skills

Supervision of youth

Training & coaching

Instructional skills

Independent living skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

One Hope United seeks a dedicated Youth Care Worker to supervise youth in a residential home and to model and teach essential life skills. You will facilitate individual and group activities that promote independence, socialization, and coping strategies within a Trauma-informed framework.

You will participate in skill-building and support plans, and you may pursue Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.