Youth Care Worker I: Start a Purposeful, Impactful Career

Pathway-Family-Services,-Inc; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Family Services in Topeka, KS is seeking a Youth Care Worker I for a full-time position in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program. No counseling degree required and we provide training to get you started, making a meaningful difference in a youth's life.

As a Youth Care Worker, you will engage teens through activities, support learning, and help create a safe, encouraging environment. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and everyday impact on young people’s growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ and have a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging a teen who finally believes in themselves
• Celebrating small victories that become life-changing moments
• Playing games, leading activities, and helping youth build confidence
• Being a role model when a young person needs one most
• Helping create a safe environment where healing can happen
• Working alongside a team that supports each other as much as they support the youth

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pathway Family Services in Topeka, KS is seeking a Youth Care Worker I for a full-time position in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program. No counseling degree required and we provide training to get you started, making a meaningful difference in a youth's life.

As a Youth Care Worker, you will engage teens through activities, support learning, and help create a safe, encouraging environment. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and everyday impact on young people’s growth.