Youth Care Worker

Positive-Alternatives,-Inc; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible scheduling

Weekend differential pay

Double holiday pay

Retirement match and planning

Employee assistance program

Performance-based pay increases

Job summary

Positive Alternatives, Inc in Wisconsin seeks a Youth Care Worker to support teenage residents by offering encouragement, guidance, and a safe, caring environment. You will lead daily activities, promote healthy participation, and help residents achieve treatment goals.

Ideal candidates have experience in caregiving or youth settings. Must be at least 21, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to document daily activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or youth settings preferred.
• Ability to document daily activities accurately.
• Strong communication and empathy with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily programming and promote positive participation.
• Engage residents in recreational activities and daily living tasks.
• Respond to critical resident needs and support a therapeutic environment.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.

Skills

Caregiving

Youth services

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

As a Youth Care Worker, you will facilitate a positive living environment for our teenage residents by offering support, encouragement, and guidance. The ability to understand the perspective of others is critical and staff must truly care about the success of youth. You will work alongside residents to support achievement of treatment goals through engagement in healthy and productive daily activities by doing the following:

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

Benefits

• Initial and continuous training
• Flexible scheduling
• $1 per hour weekend shift differential pay
• Double holiday pay
• Retirement match and planning
• No cost Employee assistance program
• Eligible for a performance-based pay increase at 6 months and 1 year during the first year of employment, and then annually thereafter

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Caregiving
• Working in schools or childcare
• Working in law enforcement or corrections
• Working at youth camps
• Volunteering in a helping role

Requirements

• 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

Shift Schedule

The minimum shift requirement is one weekday shift per week and two shifts every other weekend. Additional shifts may be available for individuals interested in working additional hours above the minimum requirement. Typical shifts for this position include:

• Weekdays - 3pm to 10pm
• Weekends - 9am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and midnight to 6am
• Holidays (rotation) - 9am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and midnight to 6am