Youth Care Worker-Floater

One Hope United; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b Retirement plan

Job summary

One Hope United is seeking a Youth Care Worker to help manage a therapeutic residential living environment for youths, promoting emotional, mental, and physical health. You will supervise, teach daily living skills, and participate in treatment planning as part of a supportive team.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and the ability to follow the Residential Program Plan, with opportunities for professional development and benefits as listed by OHU.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with OHU-required auto insurance coverage.
• DCF background check and approval to transport youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies.
• Maintain a therapeutic home with strengths-based, trauma-informed interactions.
• Teach and model daily living, social, and emotional regulation skills per treatment plan.
• Maintain certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved programs.
• Follow OHU Residential Program Plan and daily schedule; enforce expectations and consequences.
• Attend meetings and trainings; participate in weekly team staffings.
• Transport youth and families to court hearings, school, medical, or other appointments.
• Complete all required documentation promptly and accurately.
• Maintain client confidentiality to the highest standard.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Windows)

Patience & empathy

Youth behavior understanding

Discretion & confidentiality

Ability to take direction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Windows environment

Job description

The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the daily management of a therapeutic residential living environment that promotes the learning of skills for emotional, mental, and physical health; provides a therapeutic, safe, and structured environment, as specified, in each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan

Job Duties Include:

• Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies
• Maintains a therapeutic home Interactions with all clients reflect a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
• Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
• Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
• Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care
• Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices in order to continuously improve the delivery of services to our clients
• Maintains a spirit of teamwork with other residential home staff; this includes attending weekly team meetings and staffing's, as required
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff
• Transports clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments
• Completes all documentation required for the position in a timely and accurate manner
• Abides by client and program confidentiality to the highest standard

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Other

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
• DCF background check & approval to transport youth

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
• Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of youth with behavior disorders and/or mental health issues
• Willingness to engage with youth in social and recreational activities, as well as act in a surrogate parent role including assisting with homework, chores, attending appointments, school activities and events and any DCF-related expectations
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
• Ability to accept direction and modify interactions with youth at direction of supervisory and clinical team

We Invest in You!

• Tuition assistance up to$2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 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
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind Of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 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 on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.