Youth Care Worker - Overnights

One Hope United; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation

Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Retention bonuses throughout the year

Weekend differentials for all positions

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Lake Villa, Illinois, is seeking a Youth Care Worker to supervise and support adolescents in residential care. In this fulfilling role, you will train and empower youth, guiding them in skills necessary for independent living. You will join a supportive team environment aimed at providing trauma-informed care. The position offers generous benefits including vacation, tuition assistance, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old according to contract requirements.
• 1-3 years of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for youth in residential care.
• Train and model skills for youth.
• Teach youth daily living and recreational skills.
• Empower youth towards their individual treatment goals.

Skills

Supervision skills

Training and modeling skills

Recreational activity skills

Socialization skills

Independent living skills

Crisis intervention skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Care Worker

Description

Are you looking for meaningful work that provides you rich fulfillment? To be part of a close-knit team? Are you looking for a job in which you see directly (and often immediately!) the difference you are making in people’s lives? One Hope United’s residential care program provides a range of quality services to adolescents in foster care. Youth entering residential care are traumatized and sometimes in crisis. As a Youth Care Worker in our residential program, you are a part of a team that provides a range of mental health services to our youth.

What you would be doing:

• You would be the professional staff member who provides supervision for the youth in their residential home
• You would know the joy of training, modeling, and skill-building for the youth
• Through individual and group instruction, you would teach the youth skills in daily living, recreational activities, socialization, and independent living.
• Your efforts with the youth would empower them toward the goals outlined in their Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plans.
• You would be trained in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved behavior modification program (receiving a certification!)
• You will be a vital part of the youth’s growth and development.
• Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength based, trauma informed, and person centered.

What you can expect from us:

Residential Program Culture

The residential team has a long history of creating a culture of caring for employees. The leadership team understands that you are a person first and provides support tailored to your life as much as possible, considering program needs. Built into this program are opportunities for professional growth, resulting in increased responsibility and pay. After five years of work as a Youth Care Worker, you will earn a Mental Health Professional certification from Medicaid and be eligible for a role with increased responsibility and pay. All of this, plus team members gather for a meal in the cafeteria each Wednesday, celebratory spotlights on team members, and the best “swag” (shirts, hoodies) at OHU!

In addition, you will receive

• Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation days, 6 paid personal days, and 5 paid sick days annually.
• Tuition assistance up to$2500 per year
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• The agency paid long-term disability after 1 year of employment
• Retention bonuses throughout the year.
• 403 B Employer contributions
• Weekend differential for all youth care positions. (15% on Saturday, 10% on Sunday)

What we will expect of you:

Education

You will need a high school diploma or GED

Contract Required Age

You must be 21-years-old according to contract requirements

Experience

1-3 years of human services experience preferred

Qualifications Education

Preferred

High School Diploma or better in General Studies.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Auto Insurance
• Drivers License
• Physical Exam/TB

A Different Kind Of Employer - One Hope United is strong and ready to grow.

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895.
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support.

One Hope United does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, and it participates in e-verify.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you must share proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.