Youth Care Worker – Group Home Care with Full Benefits

Kids Above All; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and ins

Ongoing training

Shift differentials

Job summary

Kids Above All is seeking Youth Care Workers to support adolescents (ages 12-18) in group homes across Downers Grove, Lisle, and Naperville. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits and in-person duties.

You will work with the Group Home Team to provide safe supervision and address residents' physical and emotional needs. Responsibilities include planning recreational and therapeutic activities, maintaining logs, managing medications, and teaching life skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/related field preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must have an insured working automobile.
• Comfortable working with children ages 12-18.
• Must possess excellent organizational and decision‑making skills; flexible for weekends/evenings.
• Must have ability to work with adolescent population.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Word required.
• Must reside in Illinois; in-person position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Consult with Group Home Supervisor before major decisions.
• Enforce policies and licensing standards.
• Manage funds disbursed for client services.
• Monitor residents’ activities and whereabouts at all times.
• Maintain directions for medication use and alert for medical needs.
• Teach life skills (room maintenance, hygiene, meal prep).
• Data entry and recordkeeping for logs and resident files.
• Ensure privacy and security of residents and staff on duty.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Decision making

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Driving record

Insured automobile

Job description

Kids Above All is seeking Youth Care Workers to support adolescents (ages 12-18) in group homes across Downers Grove, Lisle, and Naperville. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits and in-person duties.

You will work with the Group Home Team to provide safe supervision and address residents' physical and emotional needs. Responsibilities include planning recreational and therapeutic activities, maintaining logs, managing medications, and teaching life skills.